Inpatient Intermediate Care (IMCU) Registered Nurse

at  UNC Health Appalachian

POSITION SUMMARY

The registered nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical, and restorative needs of each patient. The registered nurse’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner, practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of nursing practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top-decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The RN follows and adheres to UNC Health Appalachian’s policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior. The RN practices within the nurse practice act and their license.
The RN demonstrates the UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects action, efficiency, and personal accountability. The RN demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective delegation of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all UNC Health Appalachian team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Performs registered nursing duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as a registered nurse is not required but is preferred.
• Previous health care experience in an acute or clinic setting is preferred.
• One-year of prior experience in a similar role with a similar scope is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physicians and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
• Competent in delivering safe and effective patient care within legal limits of licensure and hospital policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care provided in the patient care department.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.

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