Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Med/Surg

UNC Health•Hendersonville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director and coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting. The role administers care under physician direction and works with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and carry out care plans, achieve expected outcomes, and prepare for discharge. The nurse provides competent clinical care consistent with organizational and nursing standards, policies, and procedures, while promoting a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or a compact state by the day of clinical care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification before performing clinical care; training and certification opportunities will be provided.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working as a registered nurse in an acute care or inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Administer patient care under the direction of a physician.
Identify and pursue expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Report and record the plan of care, nursing care provided, and the patient’s response.
Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Organize and prioritize care according to patient and family needs.
Consult appropriate resources in a timely manner about complex care issues, unusual teaching needs, or high-risk discharge planning.
Collaborate with peers in a clinical operations environment and foster intra- and interdepartmental communication.
Synthesize data from complex situations to determine care priorities, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
Assess and anticipate discharge needs of patients and families.
Communicate with patients and families to prepare or update the plan of care using cultural competency and active listening.
Develop relationships with patients and families that promote their ability to advocate for patient and family needs.
Develop clinical and operational excellence in self and peers through education and training.
Promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment, including applying standard precautions and infection-control principles.
Maintain competency in required skills and complete the annual competency assessment according to the documented checklist.
Adhere to documented policies and processes and perform other related duties as assigned.