Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care| Multiple Locations

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Concord, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care provides nursing care across the continuum, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families. The RN monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes a culture of safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and takes action as needed. The RN may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures. The RN communicates effectively, provides feedback, resolves conflict, collaborates with the team, and delegates appropriately. The position maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation; pursues professional development; completes required education and maintains certifications; and follows the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served. This role requires frequent physical activity and the ability to handle and move patients, equipment, and supplies. It may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Physical Abilities Testing may be required. The position may also have additional department-specific physical requirements.

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 requires 1 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 understand and comply with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice in the state(s) where clients are located when providing telehealth, telenursing, or virtual services.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently 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, and the ability to use fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

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 care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Promote a culture of safety and continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to 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.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.