Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart and Vascular Clinic

Advocate Health • Greensboro, NC

3d • $36 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Heart and Vascular Clinic, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The RN monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, coordinates resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The position may include administering medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, and may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area.

The RN supports a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement through unit councils, professional governance, evidence-based practice, and evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes. The role requires ethical practice, effective communication and conflict resolution, appropriate delegation, professional development, and accurate, timely electronic health record documentation. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listed pay range is $35.50 to $53.25.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active, unrestricted 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 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 with 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, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• 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

• Participate 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 conflicts, and foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• 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 needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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