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About WakeMed:
Position Information:
The Clinical Nurse in the Heart Center Pre/Post Procedure Care Unit 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. The Heart Center Pre/Post Procedure Care Area is a 42 bed unit specializing in the care of patients who are undergoing invasive cardiovascular procedures and treatments. Patients within the Heart Center Pre/Post Procedure Care Unit typically present as outpatients and are discharged within 24 hours of their procedure.
Experience Requirements:
No Experience Required
Education Required:
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required
Hours of Work:
Nights
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
Call Requirements:
No
