RN

at  Novant Health

Overview:

Novant Health is hiring for a registered nurse (RN) for our VitaLink department at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. We’re offering up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus as well as $7,500 relocation.

• Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per 2 weeks, 12 hour night shift, 7p-7a
• Department: VitaLink
• Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/

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

We’re seeking a passionate registered nurse to join our VitaLink Team! The VitaLink Critical Care Transport Nurse provides high-quality patient care and safe medical transport to sick and injured patients across all age groups. The registered nurse collaborates with the AirLink/VitaLink Staff Paramedic and other medical personnel to establish and prioritize a care plan consistent with approved treatment protocols, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and a Current valid North Carolina nursing license or Multi-State/Compact. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years critical care/emergency nursing experience, or successful completion of the VitaLink RN Internship program.
• BLS/CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications required. Critical care credentialing preferred.
• An advanced trauma certification (TPATC, ATLS, ANTC, TNCC with advanced skills) and NRP required within 6 months of hire.
• State of North Carolina or National Registry EMT encouraged to obtain and maintain within 2 years of hire.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

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 teamwork, 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”.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
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.
Meet with a Recruiter:
Join us for Walk-In Wednesdays at NHRMC’s Cafeteria located in Wilmington, NC, every Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Enter through our Main Entrance at 2131 S 17th St and check in with Guest Services to meet with one of our remarkable Nursing Recruiters. Our recruiters are here to help you find the perfect fit for the next step in your nursing career! Don’t miss this chance to explore what NHRMC has to offer. See you there!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with team members to initiate a care plan based on patient assessment and input/data from significant others. Continuously reviews and revises the plan as needed based on the patient’s condition. Maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Operates and maintains the vehicle safely and efficiently, obeying all traffic laws. Inspects medical supplies/equipment (and the vehicle in the absence of a VitaLink EMT) and initiates appropriate actions based on inspections. Keeps the ambulance in a state of continuous readiness.
• Completes daily base duties and all mandatory education/training. Stays current with NHRMC and department-specific communications (e.g., emails, staff meetings, communication boards).
• Promotes team effort and unity when working with the Regional Transfer Center, other members of NHRMC, and external organizations.
• Continues personal development annually to enhance practice and profession.
• Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently, completing all paperwork within required time frames.

• Collaborates with team members to initiate a care plan based on patient assessment and input/data from significant others. Continuously reviews and revises the plan as needed based on the patient’s condition. Maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Operates and maintains the vehicle safely and efficiently, obeying all traffic laws. Inspects medical supplies/equipment (and the vehicle in the absence of a VitaLink EMT) and initiates appropriate actions based on inspections. Keeps the ambulance in a state of continuous readiness.
• Completes daily base duties and all mandatory education/training. Stays current with NHRMC and department-specific communications (e.g., emails, staff meetings, communication boards).
• Promotes team effort and unity when working with the Regional Transfer Center, other members of NHRMC, and external organizations.
• Continues personal development annually to enhance practice and profession.
• Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently, completing all paperwork within required time frames