RN

Overview

This position may be eligible for sign on bonus

If you're passionate about supporting growing families during one of life's most meaningful moments, our Mother/Baby unit is the place for you. This 27-bed, high-acuity postpartum unit provides specialized care for mothers and newborns during their recovery stay following delivery, typically lasting 2 to 3 days. As part of our team, you'll play a vital role in promoting healing, education, and bonding while delivering compassionate, family-centered care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health?

• Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Benefits starting day one.
• Structured onboarding and dedicated preceptors.
• Career growth and skill building opportunities.
• Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
• Quality and safety recognition from CMS.

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Responsibilities

Assess Patients: Conduct comprehensive assessments, analyze clinical data, identify care needs, and anticipate changes in patient condition.

Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to create and adjust individualized plans of care based on patient goals and needs.

Provide Nursing Care: Implement care plans, administer medications, perform nursing procedures, educate patients and families, and respond effectively to emergencies.

Evaluate Outcomes: Monitor patient progress, assess responses to interventions, and modify care plans to achieve desired outcomes.

Communicate Effectively: Utilize SBARQ and other communication tools to ensure safe handoffs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accurate documentation.

Delegate Responsibly: Assign tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient safety and quality outcomes.

Promote Professional Practice: Adhere to nursing standards, evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Support Team Success: Foster collaboration, mentor colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.