Description 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 direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs in accordance with the plan of care, physician's orders, and nursing and department policies and procedures. Patients range in age from neonate to geriatric. Care may be provided in an inpatient setting, ambulatory care, home health, or hospice. Responsibilities: 1. Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient/caregiver are met. 2. Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments/therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient/caregiver needs. Collects, documents, and reports (to responsible MD or RN) data regarding patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs. 3. Participates in unit, service, and/or department enrichment activities which contribute to positive outcomes such as assigned committees, CQI activities/groups, and the orientation and education of other personnel. 4. Provides a broad range of treatments/therapies to patients including, but not limited to, respiratory treatments, Oral/NG/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care, administration of medications, observation of cardiac monitors, respirators, etc. and reporting of any changes, assistance to physician with special procedures, monitoring of intravenous infusions, performs point of care testing, performs routine laboratory work, changing/irrigating catheters, specialized sterile dressings, and patient/caregiver teaching based upon the established teaching plan. 5. Provides assistance to patients and families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic experience, and discharge. 6. Provides support to patients and families. Verbally de-escalates frightened or potentially aggressive patients. Facilitates age appropriate coping strategies for patients. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Requires graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina. Requires BLS. Professional Experience Requirements: ● No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: UNC Health Family Medicine at Grays Creek Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $21.62 - $31.07 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Hope Mills 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description 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. This position will work every other weekend including holidays, 12 hour shifts 8-8. Summary: Provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs in accordance with the plan of care, physician's orders, and nursing and department policies and procedures. Patients range in age from neonate to geriatric. Care may be provided in an inpatient setting, ambulatory care, home health, or hospice. Responsibilities: 1. Contributes to the development and maintenance of a current, individualized, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals to assure that the assessed needs of patient/caregiver are met. 2. Observes, assesses, documents, and reports patient response to treatments/therapies and teaching, and adjusts priorities of care according to patient/caregiver needs. Collects, documents, and reports (to responsible MD or RN) data regarding patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs. 3. Participates in unit, service, and/or department enrichment activities which contribute to positive outcomes such as assigned committees, CQI activities/groups, and the orientation and education of other personnel. 4. Provides a broad range of treatments/therapies to patients including, but not limited to, respiratory treatments, Oral/NG/NT suctioning, and tracheostomy care, administration of medications, observation of cardiac monitors, respirators, etc. and reporting of any changes, assistance to physician with special procedures, monitoring of intravenous infusions, performs point of care testing, performs routine laboratory work, changing/irrigating catheters, specialized sterile dressings, and patient/caregiver teaching based upon the established teaching plan. 5. Provides assistance to patients and families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic experience, and discharge. 6. Provides support to patients and families. Verbally de-escalates frightened or potentially aggressive patients. Facilitates age appropriate coping strategies for patients. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Requires graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina. Requires BLS. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Requires two (2) years of previous experience as an LPN. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: UNC Health Urgent Care at Southeastern Health Mall Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $21.62 - $31.07 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Lumberton 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description 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 direct patient care within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Processes privileged patient health information, processes physician orders, returns patient calls, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: 1. Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures. 2. Demonstrates competance in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse to include assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, reinforcing patient education, and other procedures as directed by the RN or physician. 3. Documents care provided in the patient's medical record. 4. Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies patients of diagnostic results as directed by the physician. 5. Assists with the maintenance of adequate supplies, and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks. 6. Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit performance improvement activities. 7. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication skills and team work. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Completion of accredited practical nursing program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● BCLS , LPN NC LIC Professional Experience Requirements: ● Previous Ortho physician office experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Job Details Legal Employer: GP2 Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices Organization Unit: CO Spine Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $20.74 - $29.52 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Cary Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description 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. The UNC Rex Surgery Center of Cary is an outpatient same day surgery center that operates Monday - Friday with no weekends, holidays, or call. The surgery center is a multi-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center including ENT, General, Podiatry, Gyn, Eyes, and Urology and services both pediatric and adult patients. Summary: Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex problems. In addition demonstrates clinical skills through contribution to standards of care and unit goals. Also serves as a preceptor for new employees. Responsibilities: 1. Assessment - Synthesizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial and educational needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication with 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. 2. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self and others. Participates in development and presentation of staff education programs geared to unit needs and staff level. Assists in development of, and utilizes patient education materials relevant to patient population. 3. Evaluation - Evaluates patient progress and revises plan accordingly. Maintains accountability for carrying out components of the plan. 4. Implementation - Demonstrates expertise in care of patients with complex problems, including appropriate physical, psychosocial and educational aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Provides direction in implementation of the plan and serves as a resource to other staff members. Utilizes hospital standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. 5. Leadership - Develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified timeframe or renegotiates with supervisor. Participates in activities that facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration and serves as role model for nursing involvement. Functions as a consultant in various phases of the nursing process throughout the hospital. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Models behaviors that effectively give feedback to coworkers. Incorporates awareness of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment into practice. Promotes a safe, clean environment. 6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Consistently makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Uses full range of communication means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Consistently demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. 7. Research - Reads journals that contain articles and studies that are applicable to practice and discusses their feasibility of implementation with others. With assistance, applies research findings to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability. Assists with data collection in research being conducted in work area. Shares knowledge with staff. Other Information 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. ● BLS required upon hire; ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire date. Professional Experience Requirements: ● Minimum of 2 years OR experience required . Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex Cary OR Services Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Cary 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description 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. Neuro-Ophthalmology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Department of Ophthalmology | Academic Medical Center Position Overview The Neuro-Ophthalmology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary neuro-ophthalmology team within an academic medical center. This role supports the evaluation and management of complex neuro-ophthalmic conditions through a combination of independent clinical practice, procedural care, care coordination, and collaboration across specialties. The APP will work closely with neuro-ophthalmology faculty, residents, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care across both outpatient and inpatient settings. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care • Perform comprehensive patient evaluations in neuro-ophthalmology clinics, including history [1] taking, examination, assessment, and documentation. • Assist in the diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including optic neuropathies, intracranial hypertension, diplopia, and visual field defects. • Order, interpret, and synthesize diagnostic testing, including neuroimaging (MRI, CT), ocular imaging (OCT, fundus photography), and visual field testing. • Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. • Communicate results, diagnoses, and management plans clearly and compassionately with patients and families. Procedural Responsibilities • Perform temporal artery biopsies within scope and institutional guidelines. • Perform and interpret point-of-care ultrasound of the temporal arteries, globe, and orbit. • Assist with infusion-based therapies, including corticosteroids and immunomodulatory treatments. Care Coordination & Longitudinal Management • Order appropriate laboratory studies and diagnostic testing. • Track, review, and follow up on imaging, laboratory results, and other diagnostics. • Coordinate care for complex patients across multiple specialties and care settings. • Assist in obtaining outside medical records and prior imaging studies. • Ensure timely follow-up on care plans, treatment pathways, and patient outcomes. Interdisciplinary Collaboration • Serve as a liaison between Neuro-Ophthalmology and collaborating services, including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. • Participate in multidisciplinary care discussions and shared patient management. Consult & Inpatient Support • Assist with inpatient and emergency consult evaluations for neuro-ophthalmic conditions. • Participate in triage and evaluation of urgent and emergent cases. • Support the neuro-ophthalmology call structure as appropriate. Education & Academic Mission • Assist in teaching residents and medical students in clinic and consult settings. • Support trainee education through case discussions and clinical guidance. • Participate in departmental educational conferences and academic activities. Administrative & Communication Responsibilities • Manage patient communication through Epic, MyChart, and other platforms. • Assist in maintaining and managing the Neuro-Ophthalmology inbox. • Respond to patient inquiries in a timely, professional, and patient-centered manner. • Support clinic efficiency through order management, documentation, and workflow optimization. Scope of Practice, Autonomy & Supervision • The APP will practice with a high degree of autonomy within established clinical protocols and in collaboration with neuro-ophthalmology faculty. • Clinical responsibilities will expand based on experience, demonstrated competency, and departmental needs. • Care will be delivered in accordance with institutional policies, state regulations, and supervising physician agreements. • Attending physicians will remain available for consultation, oversight, and escalation of care as appropriate. Why This Role Matters This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of neurology and ophthalmology, managing diagnostically complex and intellectually engaging cases. The APP will play a key role in improving patient access, enhancing care coordination, and contributing to the academic mission of teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. Strongly prefer a Physician Assistant. ● Board certification if required by the Department. DEA. Professional Experience Requirements: ● No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● Demonstrated clinical competency. ● Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. ● Ability to work independently and collaboratively. ● Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills. ● Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. ● Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. • Experience in ophthalmology, neurology, or neuro-ophthalmology preferred. • Strong diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills. • Comfort managing complex, multidisciplinary, and high-acuity patients. • Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians Organization Unit: UNC Eye Carolina Crossing Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
