Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking full-time New Grad RNs for our Women's Services Residency at The Birth Center, part of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A New Graduate Nurse is either a current nursing student nearing graduation from an RN program or a recent graduate with less than six months of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Facility: At the Birth Center, you'll be integral to a top-tier maternity unit that excels in both medical care and patient experience. Our facility is renowned for its expertise in labor, delivery, and high-risk pregnancies, supported by certified nurse-midwives and specialized birthing suites for a holistic approach. With neonatologists and the region’s most advanced NICU at Brenner Children’s Hospital just steps away, we ensure comprehensive care for all situations. Recognized by Newsweek as a Best Maternity Hospital, we offer 24/7 access to maternal-fetal medicine specialists, extensive postpartum services, and cutting-edge labor, delivery, and recovery suites. Whether managing routine or complex cases, you'll provide and receive the exceptional support and care that define our practice.
- Residency Program: New Graduate RNs at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist receive supportive training led by dedicated nurse educators, including clinical orientation, specialty-specific learning, and skill-building in clinical decision-making, teamwork, communication, and career development.
The Birth Center's Women's Services units that currently have availability include:
- Labor & Delivery: The Labor & Delivery Unit features 9 triage beds and 17 delivery beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 for high-acuity and 1:2 for low-acuity cases, per AWHONN guidelines. The unit handles 250-300 births monthly, including high-risk deliveries, with residents and anesthesia available 24/7. Staff rotate between L&D and triage, and scrub techs assist with C-sections. The NICU is nearby, and while water births aren’t available, tub suites are provided for laboring.
- Relocating? Qualified candidates receive a $3,000 bonus, paid within 30 days of starting
- Health Coverage: Starts on Day 1 with your choice of copay or HSA-eligible insurance options
- Wellness: Access LiveWell incentives to earn rewards for physical, financial, and personal well-being
- PTO: Up to 200 hours of paid time off annually
- Education Assistance: Up to $5,000/year for pursing advanced degrees
- Certifications: Coverage for 183 nursing certifications from the ANCC
- Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks of paid leave
- Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid contributions to your retirement fund
The New Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). They lead and direct other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.
- Less than 6 months of RN experience
- Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
- Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines
Ready to kickstart your nursing journey? Joining the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family as a New Grad RN means stepping into a world of learning, support, and growth. Get excited to make a real difference in patients' lives while soaking up the experience and mentorship that will set you up for success in your nursing career. APPLY TODAY!
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