RN Physician Practice - Vascular Clayton

UNC Health•Clayton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care within the scope of practice for a licensed RN, facilitates patient flow, and helps prioritize work assignments. The role is based in the Vascular Clayton organization unit and is onsite in Clayton, North Carolina, with a day-job schedule and 40 standard hours per week. The RN maintains compliance with organizational policies and safety and regulatory guidelines; provides competent nursing care, including assessment, exam and procedure assistance, medication administration, and patient education; and documents care in patient medical records. The RN also processes orders, returns patient calls, and communicates diagnostic results as directed by the physician. The role includes maintaining supplies and checking medical equipment, supporting evidence-based nursing practices and unit performance improvement, and providing effective customer service and communication with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.

Requirements

Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
BCLS certification.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures, and document clinical information.
Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret a wide variety of technical instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a physician office, urgent care, or emergency department.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Provide competent nursing care within the RN scope of practice, including patient assessment, assistance with exams and procedures, medication administration, and patient education.
Process orders, return patient calls, and notify patients of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.
Document care provided in the patient's medical record.
Facilitate effective patient flow and help prioritize work assignments.
Help maintain adequate supply levels and perform and document medical equipment safety checks.
Adhere to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and support and use evidence-based nursing practices.
Follow safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures.
Participate in unit-based performance improvement activities.
Demonstrate good customer service and effective communication and teamwork when interacting with patients, families, and visitors.