Registered Nurse (RN) - Step-Down/Intermediate Care, Cary Hospital

WakeMed; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking a Clinical Nurse in Cary, North Carolina, responsible for providing comprehensive nursing to patients and their families. The role includes implementing care plans based on assessments of physical and psychological needs.

With over 60 years of community service, WakeMed prioritizes dignity, information sharing, and collaboration in patient care. This position requires a Registered Nurse license and values strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• 2 years nursing experience preferred or no experience with preferred education.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients and families.
• Implement a plan of care based on patient needs.
• Support patient participation in decision-making.

Skills

Comprehensive nursing

Patient care

Collaboration with families

Communication

Education

Diploma Nursing

Associate's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree 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.

The four key concepts of PFCC are:

• 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.

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Licensure

Registered Nurse Required

Education

Diploma Nursing Required – Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required – And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience

2 Years Nursing Required – Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education