RN, CDO

** Sign on bonus of $25,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates

** Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines

About CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,500 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.

The Clinical Decision and Observation Service is a 48 private bed unit. The foundation for this unit is based on outpatient/observation services which encompasses both medical and intermediate levels of care to patients. Within the unit reside a 13 bed admission area and a 19 bed observation area and a 16 bed unit that is utilized for the influx of patients and medical overflow.  The goal of the Clinical Decision Unit is to provide safe, quality care for patients with various disease processes through the admission process and observation services.

Job Summary: The Staff Nurse is responsible for implementing the philosophies, objectives, standards of care, and policies and procedures of the Nursing Division under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and functioning as a charge nurse according to the Nurse Manager's expectation for an assigned shift.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Graduate from an NCBON approved School of Nursing and/or graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN license with North Carolina State Board of Nursing or Compact License recognized by NC State Board of Nursing.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.
• Possesses the ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff and all others using proper channels of communication.
• Recognizes the importance of being a professional role model for others.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.