RN Clinical Nurse II - ENT Head and Neck Surgery Clinic

Description

Join Our ENT Head and Neck Surgery Clinic at UNC Health Care

*This position qualifies for our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program, which includes $10,000 for a 3 year commitment. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals RN Incentive Program here:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-medical-center-unc-faculty-physicians-outpatient-commitment-incentive-program

The ENT Head and Neck Surgery Outpatient Clinic at the North Carolina Cancer Hospital provides specialized care for patients requiring diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers and other complex otolaryngologic conditions. We are seeking experienced and compassionate nurses and assistive personnel who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and eager to assist with minor outpatient procedures.

Why Join Us?

* Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a strong team of RNs, Medical Assistants, and Clinical Support Technicians dedicated to compassionate care and mutual support.

* Professional Growth: Enjoy personalized orientation and opportunities for development in head and neck oncology and surgical care.

* Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Care: Be part of a team that includes speech-language pathologists, nurse navigators, and other specialists to address the unique needs of patients with head and neck conditions.

What You'll Do

* Assist with minor outpatient procedures, including laryngoscopy and sialendoscopy

* Manage pre- and post-surgical patient needs

* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to address complex oncology and surgical cases

* Administer medications to manage symptoms and treatment side effects

* Provide patient-centered education on post-procedure care, tracheostomy care, and overall recovery

Orientation & Training

Staff receive a 6-8-week personalized orientation, tailored to their experience and goals. While previous surgical or otolaryngology experience is preferred, we provide comprehensive training to ensure a smooth transition into this role.

What We Value

* Excellence in patient care

* Adaptability in a fast-paced clinic setting

* A commitment to patient education and holistic care

Apply Today

Join our dynamic ENT Head and Neck Surgery team and be part of an exciting time of growth at UNC Health Care and the North Carolina Cancer Hospital. Together, we provide truly effective continuity of care for our patients and their families.

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.

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 identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
* If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
* One (1) year of nursing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Head and Neck Surg Clinic

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$33.88 - $47.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US: NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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

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. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.