Description
At Wayne UNC Health Care, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve. We prioritize our patients, team members, and community, fostering an inclusive environment where exceptional care and career growth are encouraged. We're dedicated to supporting new nurses as they transition into practice, offering structured mentorship and hands-on experience that builds confidence and skill.
As a New Graduate RN at Wayne UNC Health Care, you will be immersed in a program designed to build your expertise, confidence, and readiness for professional nursing. You'll work closely with a seasoned RN preceptor to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for our patients.
Position Summary: A Registered Nurse at UNC Health Wayne is a member of the patient care team who, with knowledge of the nursing process, provides leadership in applying scientific principles and professional skills aimed at caring for the ill, preventing disease and maintaining optimum health.
Units Hiring:
- 2nd Floor - Post-Surgical Unit: 40-bed adult inpatient unit serving patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, general surgeries, and urologic interventions.
- 3rd Floor - Cardiac Telemetry Unit: specializes in patients with chest pain, irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, or hypertension requiring close monitoring.
- 4th Floor - Oncology Unit: specializes in caring for adult patients with oncology and hematology diagnoses.
- 6th Floor - Main: 48-bed medical surgical stroke unit focusing on the care of adult patients with various medical and surgical diagnoses.
- 7th Floor - Progressive Care Unit (PCU): 20 telemetry beds and 8 hardwired Intensive Care (IC) level of care beds serving adult patients with acute and chronic cardiac and medical/surgical conditions.
- Emergency Department: 52-bed unit with a 4-bed Behavioral Health Unit.
- Intensive Care Unit: 16-bed unit providing critical care and life support for patients who are critically or injured.
Responsibilities:
- Uses the nursing process to plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care delivered to patients.
- Individualizes the plan of care using professional nursing judgment based on the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
- Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with providers, interdisciplinary teammates, patients and their families.
- Follows the systems that support the nursing process and delivers safe and effective patient care.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse Licensure in North Carolina required.
- Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support certifications as required by department.
- At least one year of experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice and procedures.
- Ability to apply the nursing process appropriately.
- Ability to assess the nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficient with EMR/ Epic, and able to learn new software rapidly.
Benefits: The position qualifies for the UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, offering a commitment incentive of up to $15,000 and relocation assistance of up to $10,000.