RN Clinical Nurse II; Per Diem - HV Cardiac Medicine

Description

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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.

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

• Heart failure
• Dysrhythmias
• Myocardial infarctions
• Pre‑ and post‑cardiac and vascular procedures
• 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.

As a Clinical Nurse II on the 7 HV Cardiac Medicine Unit, you will:

• Provide comprehensive, evidence based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Assess, monitor, and manage patient status, including cardiac rhythms, hemodynamics, and response to treatment
• Care for patients pre‑ and post‑cardiac and vascular procedures, as well as those admitted for medical cardiac conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including cardiac drips and therapies, in accordance with policies and protocols
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, lifestyle modifications, and discharge planning
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care as appropriate
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to peers, contributing to unit‑based education and quality initiatives

• A 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 accountability to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

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