RN, Surgical Unit

Overview

Position Highlights:

• Sign-on Bonus: $25,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates! 
• Shift Schedule:  Full time (36 hours), Nights (7pm – 7am) 
• Department:   Surgical Unit
• Location:  Wilkes Medical Center

What We Offer:

• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Health Benefits: Amazing health insurance with the option of a copay or HSA eligible plan
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Where You’ll Work:

Just minutes away from Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock, Wilkesboro, North Carolina will wow you with a newly revitalized historic downtown, mind-blowing musical talent, stunningly scenic mountain views, heart-pounding outdoor adventures, and Southern small-town charm. Learn more about Wilkesboro here or watch the video below!

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What You'll Need:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• One year of med-surgical nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines

What You’ll Do:

As a Registered Nurse, you will be the key architect of tailored care plans for patients of all ages. Your expertise in anatomy, education, and psycho-social aspects ensures top-notch care while prioritizing safety, education, and rest. We're united by the Family Centered Care Program's vision, making your role truly impactful in healthcare.  Your job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide patient-centered care, utilizing the nursing process to address physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs, while adhering to WFBMC policies.
2. Maintain a safe and healing environment, respecting patient privacy and demonstrating professional conduct.
3. Harness technology and equipment for enhanced patient and staff safety.
4. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and throughout the care continuum.
5. Engage in professional practice, participating in shared governance, adhering to care standards, and promoting clinical excellence.
6. Competently perform and manage point-of-care testing, complying with regulations.
7. Act as a patient advocate in all care settings, including the community.
8. Coordinate the delivery of patient care services efficiently, identifying clinical priorities to improve outcomes.
9. Embrace a professional practice model through shared governance, fostering a healthy work environment, and taking responsibility for personal professional growth.