RN Clinical Nurse II UNC Medical Center Gynecology Oncology Women's Specialty Unit

**Description**Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve._If you are seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic team with a focus to provide optimal care to women with a multidisciplinary approach, then apply today!_Women's Specialty Unit (WSU) is a 14-bed unit located on the 4th floor of Basnight Cancer Hospital. The inpatient unit is designated as Gynecology Benign and Gynecology Oncology reporting in the Women's Hospital Service Line.The team:- Care for patients who have an actual and/or potential diagnosis of cancer- Specialize in care of women after fetal loss or infant complications- Provides bed availability for radiation therapy.Full time position, 36 hours per week, 12 hour rotating shiftsSummary: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:1. 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.2. 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.3. 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Women's Specialty UnitWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: RotatingLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. 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