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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. UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing. Summary:
Provides professional nursing care to patients assigned to specified nursing unit. Provides patient care within the parameters of this assignment of responsibility, according to prescribed, delegated medical regimen and the hospital policies. Incumbents are accountable to the North Carolina Board of Nursing for practicing nursing within the scope of the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act. Responsibilities:
1.Performs functions as a support nurse for the Physician/Provider, assisting them with all procedures, assessments, testing, and miscellaneous duties to support the efficient practice of the physician and the Midlevel (APC) providers - to include the Pharm D CPP (if applicable).
2.Assists with the development and expansion of a comprehensive Behavioral Health Services program to include inpatient and outpatient practice.
3.COMPETENCE: Performs patient assessments and analyzes the data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
4.Identifies expected outcomes; formulates and documents individualized plan of care for assigned patients.
5.Implements and evaluates patient care.
6.Administers medications, treatments and therapies, and assists physicians with examinations, treatments and procedures.
7.Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served.
8.Departmental Based Accountabilities.
9.COLLABORATION: Communicates with patient, family, team members, physicians and other care providers regarding patient care.
10.ADVOCACY: Communicates with patients or their representatives ensuring that the patient's concerns and wishes regarding their own care are considered and communicated to pertinent care providers.
11.TEACHING: Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to patient's condition. Assist with staff education as needed.
12.Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues and assists with orienting/training other nursing employees and students.
13.ACCOUNTABILITY: Knows and applies safety and infection control procedures.
14.Sets up, operates and/or maintains equipment and work areas.
15.Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
16.Models professional behavioral.
17.Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
18.Utilizes the principles of delegation.
19.AUTONOMY: Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
20.EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE: Integrates research findings into practice.
21.CARING: Treats patient, family, and staff with caring and compassion.
22.Performs miscellaneous duties, as needed, to support unit operations and the provision of care as deem by the Director of BHS (RN). Other information:
Education Requirements: *Associate's in Nursing. *Bachelor's in Nursing is preferred. Licensure/Certification Requirements: *Current license to practice as a RN in North Carolina. *BCLS Certification. *Specialty certification is preferred. Professional Experience Requirements: *2 years' experience in Healthcare/Medical as a Nurse. *Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals Entity: Nash UNC Health Care Organization Unit: CPH East Unit Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: NASH HC Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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UNC Health Care
May 06, 2026