Registered Nurse (RN) - Hillsborough Urgent Care

Location

• 267
• S
• Churton
• St,
• Hillsborough,
• NC 27278
• Hours: 8am – 8pm
• Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends, including holidays What You Will Do As a Clinical Nurse III, you'll deliver advanced, patient-centered care while serving as a clinical leader, mentor, and advocate for excellence within your unit. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, influence patient care outcomes, support the development of fellow nurses, and contribute to initiatives that advance nursing practice across the organization. In this role, you will:

What You Will Bring We're looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about patient care, committed to professional excellence, and eager to help shape the future of nursing practice within the organization. Education

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is required.

Exception

Registered Nurses hired between July 1, 2014, and April 11, 2021, without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within seven years of hire. Registered Nurses hired before July 1, 2014, are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification. Experience

Candidates must meet all requirements established by the DUHS Nursing Career Ladder Program for Clinical Nurse Level III.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact RN license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Successful candidates will demonstrate

• Advanced knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, and patient care standards.
• Strong understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed healthcare personnel.
• Expertise in applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of acutely and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, physicians, leadership, and colleagues.
• Commitment to patient and family education that supports informed care decisions and positive outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of routine and specialized patient care procedures and treatments.
• Understanding of infection prevention practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements, including The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Proficiency in electronic documentation systems and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including prolonged standing, walking, and clinical care activities.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing.
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