Registered Nurse (RN) Heart Center

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Ladder RN I-IV

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Onsite Parking

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

WakeMed is hiring a Clinical Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical setting. The role emphasizes delivering care aligned with patient and family needs and adhering to professional nursing standards.

As part of WakeMed’s PFCC approach, you’ll work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes while supporting ongoing professional development and nursing excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current NC license.
• Diploma in Nursing or ADN required.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care based on patient assessments, care plans, and physician orders.
• Assess patient needs across physical, psychological, and social factors to guide care delivery.
• Deliver patient and family education to support understanding and participation in care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Apply WakeMed’s PFCC model in all aspects of care delivery.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Effective Communication

Clinical Excellence

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We’re currently hiring a Clinical Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a collaborative clinical environment. In this role, you’ll deliver care that meets the unique needs of patients and families while supporting high standards of professional nursing practice.

What you'll do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care based on patient assessments, care plans, and physician orders
• Assess patient needs across physical, psychological, and social factors to guide care delivery
• Deliver patient and family education to support understanding and participation in care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Apply WakeMed’s Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model in all aspects of care delivery

Who you are

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with clinical experience
• Committed to delivering patient- and family-centered care
• Strong understanding of nursing standards, including ANA Scope and Standards and NC Board of Nursing Practice Act
• Effective communicator who collaborates well with patients, families, and care teams
• Dedicated to maintaining clinical excellence and continuous professional development

Department Description

Nursing Benefits/Highlights:

• Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free Onsite Parking
• Professional Development Opportunities

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required

Experience

No Experience Required