Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation & Clinical Decision

• 3 12 hour shifts weekly
• 7pm-7:30am
• Weekend rotation

The Observation Unit is a 12-bed general medical-surgical unit that handles acute patients with expected stays less than 36 hours. Upon completion of 6 months in the Observation Unit, you will be crossed-trained for the Clinical Decision Unit, which is a 12-bed extension of the Emergency Department. The Clinical Decision Unit handles patients that are requiring extended Emergency Department stays; however, they are expected to be discharged within 24 hours. The Clinical Decision Unit is a protocol driven unit.
 

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing 
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association  
• Greater than 1 year of RN experience
  (RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience: Please apply to postings that have "New Graduate RN" in the title.)
   

• →As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.  
• →Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.  
   

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is deeply rooted in the High Point community. Our strong sense of commitment extends to patient care, where we strive to meet all the needs of our patients—right here at home. Our 351-bed hospital serves the residents of High Point and surrounding areas providing  a wide range of patient- and family-centered care backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center. Our hospital offers a full range of hospital-based services, including emergency services, cardiovascular services, vascular surgery, general surgery (including robotics), bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, women’s services (OB, GYN surgery, and GYN oncology), behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.
 

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