Job Description

Description

Overview In keeping with the guidelines of the NC Nurse Practice Act, an individual in this position will evaluate, strategize, implement, record, structure, prioritize, delegate, supervise and coordinate the healthcare provided to patients across different age ranges, including neonates, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Responsibilities Remains attentive to changes in patients' conditions and adapts the plan of care accordingly. Establishes empathetic and caring ties to nursing/healthcare staff, patients, and their significant others. Acknowledges and overcomes any communication hurdles while utilizing available resources. Highlights the importance of diversity and cultural distinctions that exist within patients and significant others, influenced by age, ethnicity, gender, religion, socio-economic status, education, personality, or similar factors that set individuals apart. Formulates customized solutions that address specific individual needs relating to cultural diversity, special characteristics, or other unique variables. Advocates for patients and significant others through professionalism and excellent customer service based on each situation's specialized context. Commits to ongoing activities to ensure regulatory standards are met and followed (TJC, DFS, OSHA). Displays a sense of teamwork and camaraderie. Welcomes constructive feedback, seeks it out when required, and receives it with open arms, assimilating it to improve performance. Qualifications EDUCATION:Required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) Preferred: Nursing students enrolled in a BSN program are trained to provide comprehensive patient care EXPERIENCE:Required: The doors of opportunity are open for recent RN graduates who have completed an acute care new graduate program or been accepted to join Cone Health's distinguished New Graduate program. Preferred: While it is strongly preferred that candidates have a minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting, the hiring manager may also consider other forms of RN experience. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED A fully licensed registered nurse who has met North Carolina's or another Compact state's requirements for licensure and works within the scope of practice for RNs. The American Red Cross' CPR program and the AHA Healthcare Provider course provide training that ensures all individuals are equipped with the knowledge and skills to save a life when it matters the most PREFERRED It is preferable for candidates to hold certain certifications, and some nursing units may stipulate that these credentials be acquired within a particular duration of recruitment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) STARR is a comprehensive program that emphasizes the ethical and humane treatment of individuals subject to restraint