Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse - Peds Acute Care

North Carolina Baptist Hospital is looking for Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse - Peds Acute Care in Winston Salem, NC.
This local job opportunity with ID 3875082441 is live since 2026-10-07 20:29:16.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Acute Care

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

8 Pediatrics is a 28-bed acute care pediatric unit serving patients ages 0-12 with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses. The culture on 8 pediatrics is rooted in teamwork, collaboration, and shared dedication to providing family-centered, high-quality care. We take pride in supporting one another, celebrating growth, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and families every day.

We're Looking For:

• 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
• Minimum of 4-5 years of pediatric inpatient experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and strong critical thinking skills.
• Previous leadership experience as a Charge Nurse, Clinical Lead, Preceptor, or other informal leadership role preferred.
• Experience coordinating patient flow, staffing assignments, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

What You'll Do:

• Leading and coordinating daily unit operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Making staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, staff competency, and workflow.
• Serving as the clinical resource and first point of escalation for staff, patients, and providers.
• Supporting patient flow by coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Promoting patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting frontline staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and care coordination.
• Responding to emergencies and operational issues while maintaining situational awareness across the unit.
• Assisting with orientation, education, performance improvement initiatives, and implementation of evidence-based practice.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region's only children's hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care-it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you'll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You'll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you'll help shape the future of health-because here, we're redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

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