Registered Nurse Hospital at Home Night

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

5d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Hospital at Home provides nursing care for patients receiving hospital-level care at home. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum. The role monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, collaborates with the care team, and responds to changes in patient or unit conditions. The nurse may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, and maintains accurate, timely electronic health record documentation. The position contributes to safety, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional governance. It requires effective communication, collaboration, appropriate delegation, ethical decision-making, and respect for interdisciplinary roles. The nurse maintains professional development and required certifications and provides care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. This is a full-time night position, scheduled 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 36 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30 per hour. Physical requirements include frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and assisting with a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person. The position may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, and may require physical safety interventions.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, one year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when needed due to exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
May safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.