Professional Nurse
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- CHAPEL HILL, NC
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
SA Campus Health Services-650001
Career Area:Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Posting Open Date :01/27/2025
Application Deadline:02/07/2025
Position Type:Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:Professional Nurse - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN12
Working Title:Professional Nurse
Position Number:00037124
Vacancy ID:P020067
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, occasional evenings, occasional weekends, occasional holidays
Work Location:CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$64,019 - $73,000
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women’s Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.
Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.
Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.
Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.
This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of $2,500 to be paid in two installment:
- $ 1,250 within 30 days of your hire date and
- $ 1,250 12 months after hire date
The Professional Nurse in the Same Day Care setting within the Department of Nursing Service is responsible for organizing and providing direct patient care for those patients served by Campus Health; applying clinical expertise in the utilization of the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation); recognizing that the scope and complexity of patient’s conditions vary from primary to chronic and routine to acute; and acts as a liaison between the health care provider and patient to promote optimal patient care. The Same Day Care Professional Nurse also implements educational programs, assists with complex technical/medical procedures, and supervises ancillary nursing personnel.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.Technical Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Consulting/Advising, Client/Customer Service, Coaching/Mentoring and Communication. Precision, exactness and accuracy are essential to the practice of nursing care.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Prefer experience in an acute/ambulatory care/office based setting, administration of intravenous therapy. Experience with College Health helpful. Experience administering allergy injections helpful.
Required Licenses/Certifications:Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements :ACCURACY REQUIRED IN WORK: Precision, exactness and accuracy are essential to the practice of nursing care.
CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR: Errors in clinical judgment may result in adverse occurrences that can include temporary or permanent damage or loss of life.
GUIDES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND REFERENCES USED BY EMPLOYEES: Primary guidelines come from the Nurse Practice Act of North Carolina. Other guidelines included UNC-CH Personnel Office, Office of State Personnel, CHS policies and procedures, Joint Commission, and organizational and Departmental Policy and Procedure manuals. Additional reference materials include current medical, nursing, and professional journals. Technical advices may be solicited from physicians, pharmacists, radiology technologists, laboratory technicians, physical therapists, health educators and campus police.
VARIETY AND PURPOSE OF PERSONAL CONTACTS: This position performs a wide range of professional nursing functions and administrative responsibilities depending on the clinical setting, specific patient assignment, and physical and mental diseases and disabilities of the population served. Contacts may include patients, clients, parents/spouses and other family members, individual physicians, physician extenders, nursing assistants, nurses, clerical support staff, pharmacists, colleagues, laboratory technicians, physical therapists, medical records personnel, support services, administrators, UNC Hospitals staff, North Carolina Board of Nursing, State of North Carolina and Joint Commission surveyors, UNC University system personnel, professional school faculty and students, and Chapel Hill Community members.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: On a daily basis, physical effort and stamina are required for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. Examples include transporting, bending, lifting, standing for long periods of time, and monitoring of patient demand throughout the clinics that require extensive walking throughout the workday.
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements:Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Patient care involved, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions:**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUSQualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
Only candidates for may be eligible for sign-on or retention bonuses.
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
- the employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
- the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university;
- or UNC-CH has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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