Registered Nurse (RN) - Gastroenterology

Department: Wake Forest Health Network – Lexington Gastroenterology | Status: Full time | Benefits Eligible: Yes | Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm; no weekends, no on‑call, no holidays.

Pay

$35.50 – $53.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence‑based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision‑making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriately delegates to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, including principles of growth and development across the lifespan, and the ability to assess, interpret, and address age‑specific patient needs per departmental policies.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License: Basic Life Support (BLS). Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi‑state compact and/or single‑state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN provides client nursing services. Nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities must be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located, and are responsible for knowing and complying with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of those state(s). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Experience: Typically requires 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., email, electronic records, digital platforms).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
• Lift and support up to 35 pounds (patients, equipment, supplies).
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force