Medical Surgical

Job Opportunity At UNC Health Wayne

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 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 ratios are 1:5/6 and nursing assistant ratios 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.

In lieu of a traditional benefits package, this position offers an additional 30% of your base salary as Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits (PLB), giving you the flexibility to choose benefits that fit your needs. PLB teammates receive a pay increase based on their scheduled FTEs and are eligible for applicable pay differentials and Pay-for-Performance awards. PLB teammates do not accrue paid time off (PTO) or participate in UNC Health Wayne's medical, dental, life, disability, or voluntary benefits programs. Participation in the UNC Health Wayne Retirement Savings Plan is available; however, hospital contributions are not provided.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with providers, interdisciplinary teammates, patients and their families.
• Follows the systems that support the nursing process and delivers safe and effective patient care.
• Understands and complies with regulatory guidelines.
• 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.
• Assists teammates in the delivery of nursing care and provides direct patient care as indicated.
• May act as team leader or charge nurse as assigned.
• 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.
• Guides the professional growth of others within the department through precepting, role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Keeps leadership informed of any problems or concerns.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, departmental committees and other operational projects as assigned.
• Promotes a safe, clean environment.
• 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.
• Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients.
• Ensures the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive, and ethical care for patients.
• Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
• Takes appropriate care of material resources and equipment.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse Licensure in North Carolina required. Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support certifications as required by department. Additional certifications may be required by assigned department.

Experience: At least one year of experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice and procedures. Ability to apply the nursing process appropriately. Ability to assess the nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients. Ability to perform independently within scope of practice, and to work collaboratively. Good interpersonal and customer service skills. Good organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Proficient with EMR/ Epic, and able to learn new software rapidly. Ability to stand, walk and meet the physical requirements of the job for duration of shift. 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.