Advanced Practice Nurse Emergency Medicine - Part-time

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Unit Overview The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is an 8-bed observation area located within the Emergency Department, designed for patients who require short-term treatment and monitoring. Utilizing evidence-based protocols and staffed by advanced practice providers, the CDU delivers efficient, high-quality care in a focused setting.

With an average patient stay of 16 hours and approximately 80% of patients discharged directly from the unit , nurses can provide individualized, meaningful care in a well-supported and manageable environment.

Job Overview As a Clinical Nurse in the CDU, you ll play a key role in caring for patients needing timely evaluation and short-term observation. This role includes comprehensive nursing responsibilities assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in a fast-paced but structured setting.

It's a great opportunity to expand your emergency department (ED) skill set while maintaining a balanced workload and work-life harmony.

Who We're Looking For We re seeking compassionate, skilled nurses who bring clinical experience and a commitment to high-quality care.

1 2 years of nursing experience in an Emergency Department, acute med-surg, or intermediate care setting

Telemetry experience (training available if needed)

Prior experience in a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is a plus

~ 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts (shift options will be discussed at time of interview) holiday requirements will be on a track scheduling system.

Personalized Patient Care Enjoy a 1 : 4 nurse-to-patient ratio that supports deeper connections and high-quality care.

Skill Development Enhance your emergency medicine expertise in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

️ Balanced Work Environment Engage in emergency care without the unpredictability of a full ED setting.

Professional Flexibility Opportunities for cross-training in the main Emergency Department to grow your career.

If you're looking for a role that values your experience, supports your growth, and empowers you to deliver exceptional care, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a valued member of our outstanding CDU nursing team!

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager / Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.

Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.

Implementation - 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. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. 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.

Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.

Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Planning - Collaborates with patient / family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Graduation from a school of professional nursing.

If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.

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.

Job Details Legal Employer : NCHEALTH

Entity : UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit : 2 East

Work Type : Full Time

Salary Range : $33.88 - $47.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d / b / a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

UNC Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. With 15 hospitals across the state, UNC Health is committed to empowering health, not just health care. From Magnet recognition to being named Forbes top-ranked healthcare system employer for women in the entire Southeast, we're proud to say that our hard work is consistently recognized, awarded, and celebrated.

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