2027 Winter RN New Grad Residency

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient care under supervision and coordinate care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, document, and coordinate care for neonatal to geriatric patients, adhering to the NC Nurse Practice Act. Licensure, certifications and ongoing documentation are required to support safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Required ADN; BSN preferred.
• RN license in North Carolina or Compact state; BLS/CPR certification.
• Certifications (ACLS, PALS) may be required within unit-specific timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care across age groups using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, document and coordinate care with multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient safety, advocacy and education throughout care delivery.
• Contribute to discharge planning and homecare needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and professional nursing practice.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality patient care and ensures positive patient outcomes through the compassionate and efficient application of nursing knowledge. Working under general supervision, this role promotes professional nursing practice by coordinating patient care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Assesses, plans, implements, documents, organizes prioritize, delegates, supervises and coordinates the care of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric as prescribed within parameters of the NC Nurse Practice Act. Provides nursing care via the nursing process for the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. Collects and analyzes patient/significant other data. Completes an admission database and ongoing assessment to include collaboration with patients, significant others and other health care providers. Implements a plan of care for each patient (utilizing clinical pathways where applicable) and individualizes to meet the age specific needs of patients/significant others. Identifies variances and makes adjustments in the plan of care based on evaluation of the plan and effectiveness of nursing interventions. Documents and updates the plan of care, nursing care, nursing interventions and patient response to care, and keeps healthcare team, patients and significant other informed. Contributes to the discharge plan by identifying homecare needs. Recognizes changes in patients' conditions and revises the plan of care appropriately. Demonstrates advanced competencies and critical thinking skills in day to day practice. Identifies and implements educational needs for patients/significant others. Establishes a caring and therapeutic nurse/healthcare team/patient/significant other relationships. Recognizes communication barriers, identifies resources and establishes plans to resolve barriers to communication. Demonstrates respect for diversity and cultural differences in patient/significant others related to age, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomics, education, personality, or other unique variable. Formulate individualized plans to address individual needs related to diversity, cultural difference or other unique variables. Advocates for the patient/significant other. Demonstrates skillful responses to customer needs based on particular context of the situation. Supports an environment of evidence based practice/research/quality improvement. Demonstrates knowledge of Shared Governance accountabilities and principles, supports department shared governance council directly as a council member or indirectly by keeping informed of council activities/supporting council decisions, brings forth issues to council. Demonstrates knowledge of how to access online resources containing policies, procedures, standards, and additional resources. Participates in QI/EBP/Research activities to support departmental goals and initiatives. Demonstrates understanding of resource management and implements opportunities. Collects QI/EBP/Research data and participates in analysis and action plan development, incorporates changes into practice. Participates in ongoing activities to meet and adhere to regulatory standards (TJC, DFS, OSHA). Supervises other members of the team. Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. Holds self and others accountable for complying with policies, procedures and standards. Participates in learning needs assessments. Provides input into and supports the precepting and mentoring process. Delegates appropriate tasks to support staff, ensure completion of delegated tasks and provides feedback as needed. Demonstrates team spirit and collegiality. Supervises select personnel in performance/patient care. Demonstrates effective conflict resolution/negotiation skills. Promotes positive, supportive, and professional work environment free of disruptive behavior. Practices, in all professional relationships, with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual. Follows Chain of Command for assistance with issues related to unresolved/problem-solving and/or conflict resolution. Provides, seeks and receives constructive feedback. Provides peer to peer feedback and seeks mediation as necessary. Promotes effective conflict resolution.

EDUCATION:

Required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

EDUCATION:

Required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

EXPERIENCE:

Required: New RN Graduates: Acceptance into Cone Health New Graduate program or completion of an acute care new graduate program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

REQUIRED RN | Registered Nurse licensed in North Carolina or a Compact state. BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider PREFERRED The following certifications are preferred and may be required within a certain timeframe of hire as defined by the specific nursing unit. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACSL) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Safe Training and Responsible Restraints (STARR)