New Graduate RN - GI Surgery & Surgical Oncology Acute Care

About the position

The New Graduate Registered Nurse (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 patient education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The position is part of a yearlong residency program designed to facilitate the transition from academia to practice, allowing new nurses to develop their skills and confidence in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities
? Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self and patients.
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? Identifies expected patient outcomes and seeks guidance in revising care plans as needed.
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? Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems, including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects of care.
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? Develops goals for professional growth and participates in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
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? Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care and anticipates discharge needs.
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? Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update the plan of care, addressing cultural and ethnic issues.
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? Reads relevant journals and brings ideas to the staff for assessment of applicability.

Requirements
? RN License in North Carolina by the first day of employment.
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? Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
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? Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
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? No prior experience required, suitable for new graduates.

Nice-to-haves
? Master's degree in Nursing.
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? Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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? Experience with discharge planning and Foley catheter care.

Benefits
? Relocation assistance
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? Health insurance
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? Dental insurance
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? 401(k)
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? Paid time off
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? Employee assistance program
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? Vision insurance
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? 401(k) matching
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? Loan forgiveness
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? Referral program

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