Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Medicine
UNC Physicians Network
Durham, NC
5x8 hrs, Days
$28-40/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Description
Description
Join our dynamic team at Family Medicine at Southpoint! We're seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Practice Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. As a vital member of our practice, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our diverse patient population. Join us in delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care in a supportive and rewarding setting.
*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: 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:
1. Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
2. 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.
3. Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.
4. Appropriately documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
5. Facilitates effective patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
6. Assists with the maintenance of adequate levels of supplies and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.
7. Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practices.
8. Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit based performance improvement activites.
9. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication and team work.
Other Information
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 Rex 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: UNC Family Med at Southpoint
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $27.89 - $40.09 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:Durham
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Facility
UNC Physicians Network
Employer
UNC Health
UNC Health and our 40,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.
About Durham, NC
- The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
- Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.
- Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.
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