Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Interventional Nephrology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides outpatient interventional nephrology care using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing 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 safety and evidence-based practice, maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation, and supports a culture of professional governance, quality improvement, and ethical, integrated care. The RN may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to protocols; delegate appropriately; and may be required to float within the designated service area to meet patient-care needs. Care must be appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and stages of growth and development. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. The role requires frequent physical activity and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active, unrestricted RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically requires 2 years 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 shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, equipment, and supplies; 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 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.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.

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; evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately to RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
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.
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, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.