New Graduate RN - GI Surgery & Surgical Oncology Acute Care
$15,000 - $62,358/Yr
UNC Health - Chapel Hill, NC
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Chapel Hill, NC
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The New Graduate RN position in the GI Surgery & Surgical Oncology Acute Care unit at UNC Medical Center offers a unique opportunity for recent nursing graduates to begin their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment. This role involves providing competent clinical nursing care, participating in a yearlong residency program, and working with a diverse patient population requiring complex post-operative care. The position includes flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self and patients.
- Identifies expected patient outcomes and seeks guidance in revising care plans.
- Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems.
- Develops goals for professional growth and participates in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
- Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care.
- Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update care plans.
- Reads relevant journals and brings ideas to the staff for assessment.
Requirements
- Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the first day of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
- No prior experience required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a clinical setting during nursing school.
- Familiarity with patient education materials and assessment techniques.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
