Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lincoln, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU), using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The RN 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 role promotes patient safety and continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. The RN may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures. The position involves effective communication, feedback, conflict resolution, collaboration, and appropriate delegation to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel. The RN maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. The RN adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics, practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. The RN may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan and assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. This is a full-time position with a night-shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours weekly).

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multistate compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 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 shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when 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 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 or unit conditions.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, experience, and department-specific physical requirements may apply based on specialty and responsibilities.
For telehealth, telenursing, or virtual practice, hold a license or privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) are located and comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice.

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 care 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 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, 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' ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.