Registered Nurse (RN) Level One Trauma Emergency Department

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families. The role includes assessing health care needs, developing a care plan, and collaborating with patients and families. A Registered Nurse license and a diploma in nursing are required, with two years of experience preferred. Join WakeMed in its mission to improve community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license is required.
• Two years of nursing experience required, or no experience required with preferred education.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive plan of care for patients.
• Assess physical and psychological needs of patients and families.
• Support patient and family participation in care decisions.

Skills

Patient care

Health assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Decision-making

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status, and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education. The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services. The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model.

Key Concepts of PFCC

• Dignity and Respect: Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices.
• Information Sharing: Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful.
• Participation: Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision‑making at the level they choose.
• Collaboration: Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care.

Department Description

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required.

Education

• Diploma in Nursing Required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.

Experience

Two years of nursing experience required, or no experience required with preferred education.