Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Union, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on a 10-bed General Pediatrics unit caring for a wide range of pediatric patients and outpatient procedures. Patients who need a higher level of care, cardiac care, or specialty surgeries are transferred to Levine Children’s Hospital. The unit welcomes nurses with a minimum of 6 months of RN experience. The role involves providing age-appropriate nursing care, collaborating with patients, families, and the care team, and contributing to safe, evidence-based care. Nurses may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with weekend and holiday requirements. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. The position requires an active RN license with practice privileges in the applicable state(s), Basic Life Support certification, and graduation from a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program. Typically, one year of clinical nursing experience is required; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. The role requires frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. Nurses must be able to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present. The work may involve exposure to hazardous waste, chemicals, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease, requiring protective clothing and equipment as necessary.

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, 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
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 in 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; 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 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.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Engage 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 and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to 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.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.