Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Observation

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families by implementing an individualized plan of care based on assessment of physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs, as well as physician orders for care, treatment, and education. The nurse supports the organization’s mission, values, and management of patient care services and follows applicable nursing practice standards and models, including the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, the North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed’s Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed’s Patient & Family Centered Care model.

The position is in the Emergency Department Observation area at WakeMed North hospital. The posting describes the facility as modern, with outstanding nurse support and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1. The role is intended for Med/Surg nurses interested in working in ED Observation. Patient and family-centered care emphasizes dignity and respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• A diploma in nursing or an associate’s degree in nursing is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of acute care RN experience is strongly preferred.
• Med/Surg nursing experience or interest in working in the ED Observation area.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families through implementation of a plan of care.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, and socioeconomic status and identify their developmental and health care needs.
• Follow physician orders regarding patient care, treatment, and education.
• Support the organization’s mission and values and the management of patient care services.
• Apply the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, the North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed’s Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed’s Patient & Family Centered Care model.
• Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; share complete and unbiased information; support patient and family participation in care decisions; and collaborate in care delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree