Registered Nurse (RN)- Patient Logistics

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Patient Logistics provides nursing care using the nursing process, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The RN monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The position promotes a culture of safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols. The RN contributes to unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives; communicates effectively, resolves conflict, delegates appropriately, and pursues ongoing professional development. The role requires ethical practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and the ability to provide age-appropriate care. The RN may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in the designated service area. Work is performed on-site, 36 hours per week, on a schedule of 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. three days per week, with an every-third-weekend rotation.

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 providing nursing services.
Typically requires 1 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 in computer functions such as 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, 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 such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, experience, or department-specific physical requirements may be required based on specialty and responsibilities.

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 through 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 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, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
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 chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.