Registered Nurse, RN - Cardiac Telemetry

Overview

Sign-on bonus available up to $30,000 and Relocation up to $7,500!

•        Schedule: 7pm-7am, Full-time Nights

•        Department: Cardiac Telemetry

•        Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Patient population in this unit includes those with chest pain, pacemakers, heart failure, Cardiac Cath Pre & Post, and other general cardiac patients.  6 West 2 is a 23-bed unit emphasizing teamwork and has new advancements and technology. 6 West 2 is also a trial unit for new processes within Forsyth Medical Center.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health?

•        Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.

•        Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022

•        One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review

•        Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign

•        One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities

•        One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine

•        Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group

•        Quality and safety recognition from CMS

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course. 
• Experience: One year of relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• Additional Skills Required: Ability to manage cardiac patients, previous experience caring for critical care patients, knowledge of EKG rhythms.
• Additional Skills Preferred: Previous applicable progressive/telemetry and/or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".