Staff Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

UNC Health • Kinston, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a key member of the health care team, using the nursing process, clinical skills, and leadership to direct, provide, and evaluate age- and population-specific patient care according to the department’s scope of service. The RN analyzes patients’ health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records.

Patients, families, and other health care team members are treated as key customers. The RN provides cost-efficient care with excellent clinical outcomes and interacts with multidisciplinary team members and customers in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner, while understanding and respecting each team member’s role.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• No professional experience is required for new graduates. Specialty areas require 1–2 years of experience in the specialty area or related clinical experience.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within one year.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Exposure to and basic skills in using clinical computer systems.
• Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and a goal-oriented approach.
• Strong customer focus.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment.
• Visual acuity and auditory and verbal skills necessary for the role.
• Ability to concentrate in the work environment.

Nice To Haves

• PALS certification is encouraged but not required.
• TNCC certification is encouraged but not required.
• ENPC certification is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct, provide, and evaluate age- and population-specific patient care according to the department’s scope of service.
• Analyze patients’ health problems and needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records.
• Provide cost-efficient care with excellent clinical outcomes.
• Interact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members in a friendly, helpful, courteous, and respectful manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level