Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
As a Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne, you will be 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Individualize the plan of care using professional nursing judgment based on the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
- Evaluate patient progress and update care plan accordingly.
- Maintain accountability for carrying out components of the plan of care.
- Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with providers, interdisciplinary teammates, patients and their families.
- Follow the systems that support the nursing process and deliver safe and effective patient care.
- Understand and comply with regulatory guidelines.
- Monitor the activities of other licensed or unlicensed teammates and delegate appropriately.
- Assist teammates in the delivery of nursing care and provide direct patient care as indicated.
- Complete continuing education, professional development and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.
Education:
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Licensure/Certification:
- Current Registered Nurse Licensure in North Carolina required.
- Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support certifications as required by department.