Description

　　*This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, which includes $10,000 for a 3 year commitment. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program

　　In addition, this position is also eligible for our employee referral program.

　　https://referrals.unchealthcare.org/pages/employee-referral-program

　　Exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses seeking Clinical Nurse II role with our Adult Surgical Oncology Clinic, Head/Neck Focus

　　Full-time; Monday-Friday; Days. Orientation will require teammates to be on-site 4-8 weeks and as-needed thereafter.

　　*This position will move to a mostly remote role once orientation is complete.

　　This position offers excellent benefits including health insurance options, retirement plans and a generous PTO package.

　　The Adult Surgical Oncology Outpatient Clinics at UNC Cancer Hospital offers multiple specialties which include minor outpatient procedures and OR in a hospital-based outpatient setting. We highly encourage compassionate nurses who are committed to providing excellent patient care, along with enhanced nursing skills by assisting with minor procedures and OR, to apply for this specialized position. The Adult Surgical Oncology Clinics have strong teams of RNs, Medical Assistants, and Physicians who are committed to supporting each other at a high-functioning level. New employees have the exciting opportunity to attend specialized classes as part of their orientation, focused on building and expanding oncology knowledge and skill sets, which translate to excellent professional growth and development! Previous oncology, surgical, or OR experience preferred, however orientation is personalized to fit the needs and educational goals of the RN.

　　Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

　　Summary:

　　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.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. 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. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. 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. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.

　　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. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.

　　Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.

　　Other Information

　　Other information:

　　Education Requirements:

　　● 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.

　　Licensure/Certification Requirements:

　　● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

　　● Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification

　　Professional Experience Requirements:

　　● One (1) year of nursing experience.

　　Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

　　Job Details

　　Legal Employer: STATE

　　Entity: UNC Medical Center

　　Organization Unit: Oncology Navigators

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

　　Salary Range: $31.52 - $44.56 per hour (Hiring Range)

　　Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

　　Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

　　Work Schedule: Day Job

　　Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

　　Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

　　This is a State position employed by UNC Health 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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

　　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.