RN Clinical Nurse - 6th floor Med Surg (Weekend Option)

Description

• This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $35,000 commitment incentive.

6 Main is a 48-bed medical surgical department that focuses on the care of adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnosis. Common diagnosis into this department includes diabetes, stroke, kidney failure, respiratory distress, sepsis, liver disease, and other medical issues. Our care team is composed of RN's, LPN, nursing assistants, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, and many providers to meet the complex needs of our patients. Our nursing team frequently manages IV's and access devices, NG tubes, various drains, urinary catheters, and wound vacs. Nurse to patient ratio's are 1 : 5 / 6 and nursing assistant ratio's are 1 : 8 / 10. Our med surge department welcomes new graduate RN's and LPN's. Training and orientation is developed by our unit educator and is customized to the individuals experience and educator.

Weekend Option (WEO) is a "premium pay staffing option" intended to act as an incentive in challenging situations by providing additional premium pay to teammates who make a special commitment to work weekends. Consists of 2 shift periods to include Saturday and Sunday. The weekend period commences Friday night at 7pm and ends Monday morning at 7 : 30am. This includes a $8.00 premium pay.

Summary :

A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health. The RN assists the provider in carrying out a therapeutic regimen for each patient and directs other licensed and non-licensed nursing teammates in providing nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individual patients. The RN implements the nursing process in order to provide professional holistic patient care. Provides all nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities :

1.Uses the nursing process to plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care delivered to patients in accordance with provider orders, hospital and nursing standards, established policies and procedures, and regulations.

2.Individualizes the plan of care using professional nursing judgment based on the patient's baseline needs and response to care. Evaluates patient progress and updates care plan accordingly. Maintains accountability for carrying out components of the plan of care.

3.Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient / family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and / or those at high risk for discharge planning.

4.Collaborates and communicates effectively with providers, interdisciplinary teammates, patients and their families.

5.Follows the systems that support the nursing process and delivers safe and effective patient care.

6.Understands and complies with regulatory guidelines.

7.Monitors the activities of other licensed or unlicensed teammates and delegates appropriately. Provides direction, training and guidance in the proper use, care and control of material resources.

8.Assists teammates in the delivery of nursing care and provides direct patient care as indicated.

9.May act as team leader or charge nurse as assigned.

10.Completes continuing education, professional development and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements. Keeps current on trends and developments in area of practice.

11.Guides the professional growth of others within the department through precepting, role modeling, coaching and / or mentoring.

12.Responds appropriately in emergency situations.

13.Keeps leadership informed of any problems or concerns.

14.Participates in performance improvement activities, departmental committees and other operational projects as assigned.

15.Promotes a safe, clean environment.

16.Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.

17.Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients.

18.Ensures the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical care for patients.

19.Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.

20.Takes appropriate care of material resources and equipment.

WAYNE

Other information : Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure / Certification

Experience

At least one year of experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Valid NC Driver's License : No

If driving a UNC Health Wayne vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

NUR-715

01.6015.NUR-715.RN

Job Details

Legal Employer : Wayne Health

Entity : Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit : 6th Floor

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 36.00

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No