RN Clinical Nurse II- Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Unit Stepdown Focus

UNC Health • Chapel Hill, NC

81d • $33 - $47

About The Position

The Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit is located in the new state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital. It is a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma certified, Beacon Gold Award for Excellence designated, 40-bed unit specializing in the care of critically injured trauma and surgical patients. This unit serves a variety of surgical patients in addition to trauma to include, but not limited to, transplant, plastics, oncology, obstetrics, gynecology, gastrointestinal, and orthopedics. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are hallmarks for this unit while providing expert 'Carolina Care' to the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges of patients 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Excellent Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:3 Supportive Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours), with day/night/weekend rotations. Collaborative Team: Work alongside a highly skilled, compassionate care team dedicated in providing optimal patient outcomes. STCCU is currently accepting applications for experienced candidates with a strong interest in Stepdown/ Intermediate level care positions. This is a 36 hour a week position, rotating 7am to 7pm/7pm to 7am. This position qualifies for an extensive benefit package. This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self.
• Identifies expected patient outcomes and seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care.
• Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems.
• Develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations.
• Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care.
• Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care.
• Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice.

Benefits

• Up to $20,000 commitment incentive.
• Up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree