Registered Nurse (RN) Post-Surgical FT Nights - AH Mercy

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

5 North is a 26-bed General Surgery specialty unit at Atrium Health Mercy, functioning as a Med-Surg Unit with heavy surgical volume. The unit specializes in elective bariatric weight loss surgery, general surgery (e.g., appendectomies, cholecystectomies, small bowel obstruction), foot and ankle orthopedics (e.g., total ankle replacements, infected foot wounds, BKA's), and urology surgery. Nurses on this unit gain experience with various drains, wound vacs, central lines, NGT, DHT, and other surgical procedures. Atrium Health Mercy is a 196-bed facility of Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), Magnet designated in Nursing Excellence, and a Planetree designated patient-centered hospital. As a Planetree Designated facility, it focuses on connecting values, strategies, and action; implementing practices that promote partnership; using evidence to drive improvement; creating organizational structures that promote engagement; empowering patients and families through education and information; and cultivating holistic healing of mind-body-spirit by providing patient-directed, value-based, and holistic care, while promoting patient safety through active involvement in their own care. For over 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has provided care with a combination of human compassion and leading-edge expertise, specializing in the care of seniors and complex surgeries. Advocate Health emphasizes that being a nurse means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness, joining a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces. Nurses are empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity, shaping the future of health by redefining care.

Requirements

• 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
• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 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.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• 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.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use 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.
• 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, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• 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.
• May 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 Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, 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 patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus eligible
• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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 teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree