Clinic Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time | Outpatient Clinic | Non-Exempt

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) at UNC Health Appalachian, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care in an outpatient setting. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, you’ll help improve patient outcomes through assessment, treatment, education, and care coordination.

This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse who enjoys building relationships with patients, providing preventive and ongoing care, and working in a collaborative clinical environment focused on excellence.

Compensation: Starting at $30.00 per hour, based on education, experience, certification, and internal equity.

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; Career Pathways Program; paid parental leave; wellness incentives through Love Your Life; Employee-to-Employee (E2E) assistance program; and employee discounts to regional attractions. Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from new hire orientation.

Boone, North Carolina offers breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain views, year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and dining scene, top-rated schools, and Appalachian State University.

What You’ll Do as a Clinic Registered Nurse

Patient Assessment & Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and obtain relevant health histories.
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as prescribed.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient responses to treatment plans.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Support preventive care initiatives and promote healthy lifestyle practices.

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive patient care.
• Facilitate referrals and coordinate follow-up services as needed.

Clinical Procedures

• Perform clinical procedures including wound care, injections, specimen collection, and other nursing interventions.
• Assist providers during examinations and minor outpatient procedures.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety, and clinical practice standards.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are appropriately maintained and available.

Patient Advocacy & Education

• Advocate for patients’ needs, preferences, and healthcare goals.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Assist patients in accessing community resources and support services when appropriate.
• Promote patient engagement and participation in care decisions.

Documentation & Quality Improvement

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and nursing practice requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and clinic efficiency.
• Support efforts to improve clinical workflows and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.

Experience

• Previous outpatient clinic nursing experience preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, clinical procedures, and patient education techniques.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare technology.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and coordination necessary for clinical procedures and patient care activities.
• Ability to lift, position, and assist patients as needed.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and movement throughout the clinical environment.
• Near visual acuity required for patient assessments, documentation, and medication administration.

Work Environment

• Primarily works within an outpatient clinic setting.
• Frequent interaction with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members.
• Exposure to a variety of patient conditions, treatments, and clinical procedures.
• Fast-paced healthcare environment requiring strong collaboration and adaptability.
• Adherence to infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards at all times.
• May require flexibility to accommodate clinic operational needs and patient schedules.

About UNC Health Appalachian

It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

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