Overview

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status, and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education. The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services. The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model. The four key concepts of PFCC are: Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful; Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose; Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care.

Primary Patient Population: Heart Failure Management and Treatment

Skills & Interventions:

• Continuous and PRN BiPAP
• Highflow Nasal Canula
• EKG and Telemetry Monitoring
• Antiarrhythmic, Vasoactive, and Insulin Drips
• Arterial and Venous Sheat Managment

Department Description

Typical 3B CV Unit Staffing:

• 41 private rooms
• Nurse/Patient Ratio:  1:4 or 1:3 with increased acuity
• Nurse Tech/Patient Ratio:  1:10-12 dependent on acuity
• Charge Nurse
• Orientation:  4-6 weeks for experienced nurse

About WakeMed Raleigh:

• Behavioral Health Response Team 24-7
• Rapid Response and Code Blue Team 24-7
• Vascular Access Team
• Phlebotomy 24-7
• EKG and Telemetry Monitor Techs in house 24-7
• In House Police Department and Campus Security
• Four-tiered Clinical Ladder
• Nursing Progressive Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

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