Charge RN, Oncology

Overview

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Charge Nurse (full time, nights) for the Oncology Unit at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. We’re not just fighting cancer; we're crafting personalized journeys to victory. Our world-class surgeons and compassionate care team unite expertise with empathy, ensuring every patient's story ends with triumph over cancer's toughest battles.

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule:  Full time, Nights, 7pm – 7am, 3^rd weekend rotation 
• Department:  Oncology, Cancer Center
• Location:  Winston Salem Campus 

What We Offer: 

• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. 
• 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. 
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,350 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being. 
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave. 
• Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions. 

What You’ll Need: 

• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. 
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing 
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required  
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines  

How You’ll Impact Patient Care: 

As a skilled Charge RN, you will be delivering exceptional nursing care to patients, we seamlessly integrate the nursing process – from comprehensive assessment to meticulous planning, skillful implementation, and diligent evaluation. Our unit is a dynamic hub where skilled nurses take the helm, expertly leading their teams and fostering collaborative partnerships with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, all dedicated to providing the highest standards of age-appropriate and developmentally sensitive patient care.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

1. We provide patient-centered care, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, intervention, coordination, education, and outcome evaluation, all aligned with WFBMC policies.
2. We maintain a secure, therapeutic environment with utmost respect for patient privacy and a commitment to responsive, professional behavior.
3. Embracing technology, we prioritize patient and staff safety through its effective use.
4. Effective communication is our cornerstone, fostering seamless information sharing across the care continuum within our healthcare team.
5. We excel in professional settings, participating in shared governance, adhering to care standards, engaging in peer review, and promoting leadership, clinical excellence, teamwork, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking.
6. With precision, we manage point-of-care testing, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and applicable regulations.
7. As staunch patient advocates, our commitment extends across care settings, including the community.
8. We coordinate patient care efficiently, driven by care management principles, identifying clinical priorities and taking proactive steps to enhance patient outcomes.
9. Within our professional practice model, we actively engage in shared governance, cultivate a healthy work environment, and embrace personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth. 

If you are a dedicated nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team in the Oncology department. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.  Apply today!