Registered Nurse (RN) - OBGYN

aah; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Wake Forest Health Network in High Point Westwood is seeking a qualified registered nurse to join the Obstetrics/Gynecology team. The role emphasizes patient-centered OB/GYN care, nursing process application, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position requires an NC RN license, BLS, and typically 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with a 40-hour work week from 8:00 to 5:00, Monday to Friday, in a fast-paced setting focused on safety and

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Active RN license in NC with multi-state privileges or single-state license.
• Basic Life Support certification required; additional specialty trainings may apply.

Responsibilities

• Engages in governance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice to improve care processes.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families.
• Monitors patient conditions, updates care plans, and collaborates with the care team.
• Supports safety culture and maintains accurate EHR documentation.
• Floats to other units as needed and adheres to department policies and ethics.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Electronic health records

Education

Graduate of Board of Nursing approved program

Job description

Department:

02250 WFBMG Wake Forest Health Network: High Point Westwood - Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision‑making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Minimum Job Requirements Education:

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License:

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services

Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

Experience:

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Preferred Job Requirements Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

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