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Description 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.
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 exceeding 100,000 annually, 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 Organizes and directs the delivery of patient care, and associated operations and personnel for a nursing unit. Has the authority to take any reasonable action necessary to fulfill the responsibilities delegated to him/her within the scope prescribed in these delegations, and as defined by the Senior Vice President, CNO-Nursing Administration, Nash General Hospital. As needed, provides nursing care in accordance with 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 - Directs administrative operations of the unit.
- Participates in planning for the future of the unit.
- Coordinates the unit CQI program.
- Directs assigned personnel in carrying out the mission of the unit to include, but not limited to:
- Interviews, makes hiring recommendations, orients, and trains assigned employees;
- Provides for the continuing education and professional growth needs of staff
- Prepares work schedules and posts
- Modifies schedules to reflect changing patient census and employee needs, as necessary;
- Approves meal and rest periods, as warranted;
- Monitors work results for quality, accuracy and timeliness;
- Investigates complaints, errors and other operational or equipment problems, and takes corrective action;
- Develops employee performance capabilities, and prepares/presents performance reviews of assigned staff;
- Counsels employees with performance or behavioral problems;
- Makes recommendations regarding transfers and promotions;
- Disciplines or discharges employees as needed and approved.
- Collaborates and communicates with staff, therapists, physicians and ancillary services to facilitate the delivery of safe, effective and timely patient care.
- Routinely monitors the provision of care provided on the unit, and takes steps to correct deficiencies, omissions and other problems.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served.
- Knows, applies and enforces safety and infection control procedures.
- Supports and promotes the interests of Nash Health Care Systems and its subsidiaries.
- Models professional behavior.
- Takes an active role in self development.
- Provides nursing care to patients, as needed, to ensure adequacy and timeliness of service.
- Performs miscellaneous duties, as needed, to support unit operations and the provision of care.
Other Information - Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Will consider Associates Degree & experience in lieu of BSN.
- Masters degree in Nursing preferred.
- Registered Nurse (RN). Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
- BCLS Certification. Recertification required every 2 years.
- Specialty certification. Management Development course work or training. ACLS certification preferred
- 5 years of Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Registered Nurse experience.
- Substantial nursing experience in a nursing specialty or sub-specialty preferred.
Job Details Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH 5Nsew Cpsu
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: Yes
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.
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