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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Observation

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Raleigh, NC

Posted Jul 30 · New grads welcomed

Unit
ER

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Role

Nurse to patient
1:4

stated in this posting

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

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Overview

We are seeking Med/Surg Nurses interested in working in the ED Observation area at our WakeMed North hospital's Emergency Department. WakeMed North is a modern facility with outstanding nurse support and a nurse to patient ratio of 4:1.

A minimum of three years acute care RN experience strongly preferred.

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.

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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.

EOE

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

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Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred Experience: 2 Years Nursing Required - Or No Experience Required With Preferred Education· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient and family consultation
  • Nursing
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • RN License
  • Nursing Diploma
  • No experience needed
  • Mid-level

Place

City
Raleigh, NC
Median rent
$1,572/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$85,395/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
2% below the national average

Raleigh area index 98.2, where 100 is the national average.

Raleigh blends Southern charm with a thriving healthcare scene anchored by major research hospitals and the Research Triangle. Leafy neighborhoods like Five Points and proximity to NC State give the city a collegiate energy, while nearby greenway trails and a moderate climate make outdoor resets easy between shifts.

Map showing the location of Raleigh, NC
Approximate location in Raleigh, NC. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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