Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Ortho Trauma
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on the 24-bed 10 RT/Ortho Trauma unit, which specializes in caring for post-surgical orthopedic and trauma patients. The unit provides comprehensive inpatient care for a diverse surgical population, using telemetry monitoring and a variety of medication infusions. Nurses develop and apply clinical skills in post-operative recovery, including wound and dressing management, chest tube care, enteral feeding tube management, mobility and rehabilitation support, and medication administration. Registered Nurses collaborate with Certified Nursing Assistants and Unit Secretaries in a fast-paced, supportive environment to provide patient-centered care. The role provides and coordinates safe, effective, compassionate care using the nursing process and clinical standards. Nurses apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes, safety, and the patient experience across the care continuum. This position is based at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is intended for a new graduate or nurse with less than one year of RN experience. The schedule is days, 36 hours per week.
Requirements
- Less than one year of RN experience.
- Graduation from an accredited or approved nursing program.
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate patient-centered care using the nursing process, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate treatment aligned with clinical standards.
- Apply evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes, safety, and the overall experience across the care continuum.
- Provide post-operative recovery care, including wound and dressing management, chest tube care, enteral feeding tube management, mobility and rehabilitation support, and medication administration.
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Unit Secretaries to deliver inpatient care.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
