WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Raleigh, North Carolina
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families by implementing a plan of care based on identified needs and physician orders. This role requires adherence to professional standards, including the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice and organizational care models.
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.
Department Description
Career Ladder – RN I – IV, depending on education and experience Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Competitive Benefits Package Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Free Onsite Parking Professional Development Opportunities 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
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required Experience
Candidates must possess a Registered Nurse (RN) license and either a Diploma in Nursing or an Associate's Degree in Nursing, with no prior experience being required for this position. The nurse must support organizational mission and values while actively incorporating professional practice models.
Market context
Registered Nurse roles in medical intermediate care are typically in steady demand in North Carolina, especially in hospital settings that need nurses who can manage complex patient needs and follow the ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice. This role can be competitive because it accepts new nurses with an RN license and a diploma or associate’s degree, while offering sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, public service loan forgiveness, professional development, and a career ladder. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm the unit’s schedule, patient mix, and orientation details before applying.