Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Advocate Health•Wadesboro, NC

1d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides medical-surgical nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The role engages patients and families throughout the continuum of care, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The RN promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures. The position supports unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, professional development, and ethical decision-making in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN communicates and collaborates effectively, delegates appropriately, maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation, and may float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., totaling 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

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 sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push and 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 fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Licensed nurses providing telehealth, telenursing, or virtual services must hold a license or privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) are located and comply with the applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science 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.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, 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 EHR 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' ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.