RN Clinical Nurse II - ED Clinical Decision Unit

Description This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. u2728 Clinical Nurse u2013 Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) _Fast-paced care. Meaningful impact. Better balance._ ? Why the CDU? Step into a dynamic, 8-bed Clinical Decision Unit located inside the Emergency Departmentu2014where critical thinking meets continuity of care. Our CDU is built for patients who need short-term treatment, close monitoring, and efficient, evidence-based care. With an average 16-hour stay and ~80% discharge rate , youu2019ll actually see the outcomes of your careu2014providing a rewarding, full-circle nursing experience in a focused, manageable setting. ? What Youu2019ll Do As a CDU Clinical Nurse, youu2019ll: + Deliver high-impact, short-term patient care from admission to discharge + Perform full-spectrum nursing: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation + Work alongside a collaborative team of providers using streamlined, evidence-based protocols + Build your emergency and acute care skillset u2014without the chaos of a traditional ED ?u200du2695ufe0f Who Thrives Here Youu2019re a great fit if you are: + A compassionate, clinically strong nurse who enjoys critical thinking + Looking to grow your ED skills in a structured, supportive environment + Someone who values both fast-paced care and work-life balance Preferred Experience: + 1u20132 years in ED, acute care, or intermediate care + Telemetry experience _(or willingness to learnu2014weu2019ll train you)_ + CDU experience is a bonus, but not required u23f0 Schedule + Night Shift 36 hours/week + 12-hour shifts + Rotating holiday schedule ? What Sets Us Apart ? 1:4 Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Deliver personalized, high-quality careu2014every shift. ? Grow Your Skills Strengthen your emergency and acute care expertise in a hands-on environment. u2696ufe0f Work-Life Balance Experience the pace of emergency careu2014with more structure and predictability. ? Career Mobility Cross-train in the main Emergency Department and expand your opportunities. ? Ready to Love Where You Work? If youu2019re looking for a role where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is visible every dayu2014this is it. Apply today and join a CDU team thatu2019s redefining emergency care. 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. Summary: Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting. Responsibilities: 1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn. 2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. 3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning. 4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all. 5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs. 6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. 7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: u25cf Graduation from a school of professional nursing. u25cf If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment, and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date. Licensure/Certification Requirements: u25cf Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. u25cf Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Professional Experience Requirements: u25cf One (1) year of nursing experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Clinical Decision Unit Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. 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.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.

Created: 2026-04-04