Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self
Day to day
Attends education programs based on identified learning needsAttends education programs based on identified learning needs.
Day to day
Uses patient education materials relevant to patient population with assistanceWith assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population.
Day to day
Assesses readiness to learn of patient, family, and caregiversAssesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers.
Day to day
Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learnAssesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
Day to day
Identifies expected patient outcomes
Day to day
Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of careSeeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care.
Day to day
Participates in discussion with members of interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient careParticipates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care.
Day to day
Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of careCommunicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
Day to day
Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems
Day to day
Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care planPerforms bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan.
Day to day
Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of careUtilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care.
Day to day
Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needsOrganizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.
Day to day
Consults with appropriate resources regarding complex care issues, unusual teaching needs, or high risk discharge planningConsults 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.
Day to day
Develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations with assistance
Day to day
Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisorAchieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor.
Day to day
Facilitates intra- and interdepartmental collaborationIs knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration.
Day to day
Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activitiesParticipates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities.
Day to day
Effectively uses communication systemsEffectively uses communication systems.
Day to day
Participates in promoting cost-effective careParticipates in promoting cost-effective care.
Day to day
Gives feedback to co-workersGives feedback to co-workers.
Day to day
Maintains awareness of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcareIs aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment.
Day to day
Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environmentPromotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
Details
OnsiteWork Assignment Type: Onsite
Details
Non-exempt from overtimeExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
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Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support.
Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NASH
Other information
Education
Requirements
Graduation from a school of professional nursing
Licensure/Certification
Requirements
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience
Requirements
One (1) year of nursing experience.
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Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Special Progressive Care Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule
Variable
Location of Job: NASH HC Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
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.
Neighborhoods+Established residential neighborhoods such as West Haven, Candlewood, and Westridge anchor the western side of Rocky Mount, characterized by mature trees, generous lots, and mid-century brick colonials that offer quiet suburban living. In contrast, the historic downtown district along Main Street offers urban living in renovated commercial storefronts and lofts within walking distance of local coffee shops. Along the Tar River, the historic Rocky Mount Mills village provides converted historic lofts and restored mill cottages that blend industrial heritage with a walkable campus lifestyle. Commutes to major regional healthcare employers like Nash UNC Health Care from these western and central neighborhoods typically take only a few minutes along local thoroughfares.
Established residential neighborhoods such as West Haven, Candlewood, and Westridge anchor the western side of Rocky Mount, characterized by mature trees, generous lots, and mid-century brick colonials that offer quiet suburban living. In contrast, the historic downtown district along Main Street offers urban living in renovated commercial storefronts and lofts within walking distance of local coffee shops.
Along the Tar River, the historic Rocky Mount Mills village provides converted historic lofts and restored mill cottages that blend industrial heritage with a walkable campus lifestyle. Commutes to major regional healthcare employers like Nash UNC Health Care from these western and central neighborhoods typically take only a few minutes along local thoroughfares.
Getting around+Rocky Mount is heavily car-dependent, with public transportation limited to modest local bus service. Commuters benefit from an easy average travel time of approximately seventeen minutes, with light everyday traffic compared to the nearby Raleigh metropolitan area. The city is positioned at the intersection of Interstate 95 and US-64, allowing rapid cross-town transit and direct highway connections to regional medical centers. Clinical staff commuting to Nash UNC Health Care experience uncomplicated surface-street access and ample on-site hospital parking without the congestion typical of major university medical centers.
Rocky Mount is heavily car-dependent, with public transportation limited to modest local bus service. Commuters benefit from an easy average travel time of approximately seventeen minutes, with light everyday traffic compared to the nearby Raleigh metropolitan area.
The city is positioned at the intersection of Interstate 95 and US-64, allowing rapid cross-town transit and direct highway connections to regional medical centers. Clinical staff commuting to Nash UNC Health Care experience uncomplicated surface-street access and ample on-site hospital parking without the congestion typical of major university medical centers.
Outdoors+Recreational outdoor activity centers around the Tar River as it falls across the transition line from the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain. The Rocky Mount Mills property features dedicated walking paths and scenic riverside viewpoints, providing an easy route for morning jogs or dog walking. The city also maintains local neighborhood parks, athletic complexes, community gardens, and public golf courses. The surrounding river network offers access for flatwater paddling, kayaking, and casual fishing during the warmer months.
Recreational outdoor activity centers around the Tar River as it falls across the transition line from the Piedmont to the Coastal Plain. The Rocky Mount Mills property features dedicated walking paths and scenic riverside viewpoints, providing an easy route for morning jogs or dog walking.
The city also maintains local neighborhood parks, athletic complexes, community gardens, and public golf courses. The surrounding river network offers access for flatwater paddling, kayaking, and casual fishing during the warmer months.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount stands apart as an eastern North Carolina crossroads city where industrial heritage meets fresh revitalization along the Tar River fall line. For healthcare professionals joining Nash UNC Health Care, the city offers an exceptionally manageable lifestyle defined by seventeen-minute average commutes and uncomplicated hospital parking. Life here revolves around two main poles: established western residential neighborhoods like West Haven and Candlewood, known for quiet tree-lined streets with brick colonials, and the historic Rocky Mount Mills, an eighty-two-acre riverfront destination hosting residential lofts, Tarboro Brewing Company, and scenic walking trails. Downtown Main Street adds independent spots like Larema Coffee House and Main Street Gastropub. Relocating nurses should anticipate clear tradeoffs: public transit is minimal, requiring a reliable personal car, and neighborhood character varies significantly across city sectors, leading many newcomers to concentrate in western pockets or seek broader suburban conveniences along US-64 toward Raleigh. For clinicians seeking a calm, community-oriented pace with immediate hospital access and easy weekend highway links, Rocky Mount presents a practical and character-rich landing spot.
