Registered Nurse (RN) -- Cardiovascular Intermediate Care (3A)

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We are hiring for a Clinical Nurse supporting our 3A CV Intermediate Care team. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to patients and their families through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans. You'll work collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while supporting WakeMed's commitment to nursing excellence and Patient & Family Centered Care.

What you'll do

Assess patients' physical, psychological, developmental, and socioeconomic needs and develop individualized plans of care based on clinical findings and physician orders.
Deliver comprehensive nursing care, treatments, patient education, and ongoing evaluation to support positive patient outcomes and recovery.
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to coordinate care and ensure a seamless, patient-centered experience.
Communicate timely, accurate, and meaningful information that supports patient and family participation in care and decision-making.
Incorporate evidence-based practice, professional nursing standards, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care model into daily clinical practice.

Who you are

Registered Nurse committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Skilled in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Strong communicator who values patient and family engagement, education, and partnership in the care process.
Knowledgeable in professional nursing practice standards, including the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and the North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act.
Dedicated to fostering an environment of dignity, respect, information sharing, participation, and collaboration.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day, we encourage you to apply!

Department Description

Why WakeMed?

Magnet Recognition with Distinction™ – WakeMed is the first health system in NC and one of only 47 worldwide to earn this highest honor for nursing excellence.
Top Hospital to Work For in NC
Recognized by Newsweek as one of the Best Employers for Diversity
Relocation Incentives for out-of-state hires
Competitive Benefits Package
Tuition Reimbursement to keep your education moving forward
Free Onsite Parking
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development Opportunities
Career Ladder – RN I – IV based on education and experience

At WakeMed, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a supportive environment, growth opportunities, and a team that values your future.

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
Experience

No Experience Required

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