RN, Cardiology Stepdown 7NT, Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in our healthcare team, leading the coordination of patient care from assessment to evaluation. Your expertise will be showcased as you prescribe, delegate, and carefully orchestrate nursing care tailored to each patient's unique needs, encompassing their age, health/illness status, and physiological/psychosocial well-being. By joining our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and contribute to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional and top-quality healthcare. If you are a dedicated nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process to deliver compassionate care, placing patients and their families at the center of every decision.
Conduct thorough assessments, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan interventions, and coordinate care to promote optimal health and wellbeing in accordance with the policies of WFBH.
Participates in multidisciplinary discharge planning referrals to hospital and community resources as needed.
Create a secure and healing environment by safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
Embrace technology and equipment to enhance patient and staff safety.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills to foster collaboration among the healthcare team, facilitating information sharing throughout the continuum of care.
Active participation in our professional practice model and shared governance initiatives will promote teamwork, leadership, and clinical excellence.
Function effectively in a professional setting by actively participating in peer review, professional development, and adherence to care standards.
Exhibit effective team skills, autonomous practice, and critical thinking, acknowledging accountability for actions.
Act as a passionate patient advocate throughout the continuum of care, advocating for their needs and preferences in all patient settings, including the community.
Coordinate the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services by applying care management principles.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate action to continuously improve patient outcomes.
Embrace and contribute to our professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promoting a healthy and supportive work environment.
Take personal responsibility for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program