RN Clinical Nurse II; Per Diem - HV Cardiac Medicine

Position: RN Clinical Nurse II (Per Diem) - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine
** 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.

**✨ Why Join UNC Health REX - 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit?*
* At UNC Health REX, we're committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cardiac care. The  
** 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit** , located on the  
** 7th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital** , is a  
** 24-bed intermediate care unit
** serving  
** adult and geriatric patients
** with complex cardiac conditions and multiple co-morbidities.

This unit is ideal for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are passionate about cardiac medicine, teamwork, and professional growth.

** Unit Overview*
* The 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit provides intermediate-level care for patients with:

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** Heart failure*
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** Dysrhythmias*
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** Myocardial infarctions*
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** Pre- and post-cardiac and vascular procedures*
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** Medical patients with significant cardiac histories and complex co-morbidities*
* Each patient room is equipped with  
** GE bedside monitors
** and  
** in-room computers** , supporting advanced monitoring and real-time documentation.

Care is delivered through a  
** collaborative, interdisciplinary team model** , including Clinical Nurses, APPs, physicians, pharmacists, care managers, chaplains, patient care technicians, unit secretaries, and specialized telemetry technicians in the  
** Telemetry Command Center** , who provide continuous rhythm surveillance and clinical support.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** As a Clinical Nurse II on the 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit, you will:*
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** Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care
** to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions

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** Assess, monitor, and manage patient status** , including cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, and response to treatment

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** Care for patients pre- and post-cardiac and vascular procedures** , as well as those admitted for medical cardiac conditions

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** Administer medications and treatments safely** , including cardiac drips and therapies, in accordance with policies and protocols

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** Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members
** to develop and implement individualized plans of care

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** Educate patients and families
** on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning

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** Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition** , escalating care as appropriate

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** Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
** accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)

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** Serve as a clinical resource and mentor
** to peers, contributing to unit-based education and quality initiatives

** What You'll Love About Working Here*
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** supportive, team-oriented culture
** that values collaboration, shared governance, and mentorship

+ Exposure to a  
** wide range of cardiac conditions
** in an intermediate care setting

+ Strong emphasis on  
** evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality improvement*
* + Opportunities for  
** professional development** , clinical advancement, and specialty certification

+ Daily collaboration with  
** expert cardiac clinicians
** in a state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Hospital

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:

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…