Registered Nurse (RN) 2 North MedSurg Observation FT Nights AH Mercy

• Full-time nights: three 12-hour shifts per week 7pm7am
• weekend and holiday requirements

Pay Range

Registered Nurse (RN) Atrium Health Mercy 2 North Med/Surg Observation: Horizons Unit

Where You Will Work:

2 North is a 16-bed Medical Surgical Telemetry Observation and Horizons Detox unit. The most common diagnoses are new diagnosis DM chest pain R/O stroke abdominal pain GI bleed detox suicide ideation and altered mental status.

ExpectationsWereLooking For:

• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience least 6 months required experiencetocome inoutside of the New Grad residency program.

• 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

WhatYoullDo:

As a skilled and compassionate RN you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe therapeutic carein accordance withestablished standards policies and procedures.

Using evidence-based practice clinical decision making compassion and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Atrium Health Mercy is a 196-bed facility of Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). Located 1.3 miles from CMC Mercy is one of two Carolinas Medical Center locations. Atrium Health Mercy isMagnet designated in Nursing Excellenceand is also aPlanetree designated patient-centered hospital.

For more than 100 years Atrium Health Mercy has treated approximately 80 - 110 Emergency Department and 130 - 212 in-patients daily with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge expertise.

Atrium Health Mercy is afull-service community hospital specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery hip and knee surgery bariatric surgery and womens pelvic health.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical careit means leading with purpose compassion and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse communityyoulljoin a unified team committed to lifting others up embracing innovation and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can empowered to think boldly collaborate with humility and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whetheryoureat the bedside in the community or advancing care through research and educationyoullhelp shape the future of healthbecause herewereredefining care for you for us for all.
Your feedback matters.Every nurses voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

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Major Responsibilities:

• Engages in unit councils professional governance and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess plan implement and evaluate care engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.
• Monitors patient conditions adjusts care plans mobilizes resources and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient team and unit outcomes taking action as needed.
• Administer medications treatments and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication feedback and conflict resolution fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development completes required education and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making respects interdisciplinary roles and contributes to integrated unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other registered nurses licensed practical nurse nurse assistants and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units departments or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education training certifications or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services
  • Note: Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing understanding and practicing in compliance with the laws rules regulations and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located

Education Required:

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Experience Required:

• No formal RN experience required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g. E-mail electronic records digital platforms etc.)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend reach above shoulders and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients medical equipment and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech vision hearing and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program