RN Clinical Nurse II- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Critical Care Unit

RN Clinical Nurse II‑Cardiovascular & Thoracic Critical Care Unit

Apply for the RN Clinical Nurse II‑Cardiovascular & Thoracic Critical Care Unit position at UNC Health
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The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU) is located in the new, state‑of‑the‑art North Carolina Surgical Hospital and is part of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care. This fast‑paced, Beacon Award for Excellence‑designated, 40‑bed unit specializes in the care of critically ill patients with cardiothoracic and vascular disease.

• Located within the advanced North Carolina Surgical Hospital
• Part of the renowned UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care
• 40‑bed unit with a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment
• Recognized with the Beacon Award for Excellence
• Provides expert care to patients with cardiothoracic and vascular conditions

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Heart valve repairs and replacements
• Heart transplants and lung transplants
• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implementation
• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Aortic and thoracic aneurysm repairs
• Complex esophageal, thoracic, and vascular surgeries

CTCCU is currently accepting applications for full‑time rotating positions (7 am‑7 pm / 7 pm‑7 am). This position includes an excellent benefit package.

Be 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.

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.

• Education – Identifies and meets learning needs of self; attends education programs; assesses readiness to learn of patient/family/caregivers.
• Evaluation of Care – Identifies expected patient outcomes; seeks guidance as needed; participates in interdisciplinary evaluation; communicates relevant information.
• Implementation – Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems; performs bedside point‑of‑care testing; utilizes organizational policies and procedures; prioritizes care; consults with resources.
• Leadership – Develops professional growth goals; achieves objectives; participates in unit goal development; promotes cost‑effective care; gives feedback; maintains a safe environment.
• Patient Assessment – Recognizes data from complex situations; synthesizes assessment data; anticipates discharge needs; builds relationships with families.
• Planning – Collaborates with patient/family to update the plan of care; uses multidisciplinary resources; addresses cultural and ethnic issues; prioritizes tasks.
• Research – Reads related journals; brings ideas to staff for assessment of applicability.

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• Must obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within four years of employment (or a Master’s within seven years if hired after January 6 , 2014).

• Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

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Employer:

STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit:
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit
Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $34.22 – $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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.

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