Description
The Physician Practice Nurse role at UNCPN Chapel Hill Internal Medicine presents an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate nurse to contribute to the provision of exceptional healthcare services. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care. Joining UNCPN Chapel Hill Internal Medicine offers the chance to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of the community. If you are a passionate and qualified nurse, this role provides a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Incentive: This position is eligible for a commitment incentive ($10,000 paid over a three (3) year commitment; $2,500 paid at time of hire.) Learn more here.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Provides patient care within the scope of practice for the licensed Registered Nurse. Facilitates patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates competence in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Registered Nurse, to include patient assessment, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and patient education.
- Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.
- Appropriately documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
- Facilitates effective patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
- Assists with the maintenance of adequate levels of supplies and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.
- Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence-based nursing practices.
- Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit-based performance improvement activities.
- Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication and teamwork.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
● Diploma, Associate Degree (ADN) or Bachelors Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in North Carolina. BCLS.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Previous experience in physician office, urgent care, emergency department preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Physicians Network
Organization Unit: UNCPN Chapel Hill Internal Med
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $27.89 - $40.09 per hour (Hiring Range)
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
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.
