Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Hematology Oncology
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist · North Wilkesboro, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$38.2–$57.3/hrFull-time
Full-time, benefits-eligible position requiring 40 hours per week.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- No holidays, no weekends, no call
Pay
Pay range: $38.20 – $57.30 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
- Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
- Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
- Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
- Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
- Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision-making; respect interdisciplinary roles and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
- Appropriately delegate to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
- Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
- Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including principles of growth and development over the life span.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing client nursing services.
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in clinical nursing.
Skills
- 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
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
- Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
- Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).