Registered Nurse (RN) Vascular Access Team

Advocate Health•Albemarle, NC

1d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care across the continuum, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families. The role monitors patient conditions, adapts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The nurse promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols. The nurse contributes to unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives; communicates effectively and supports team collaboration and appropriate delegation; maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation; and pursues professional development and required certifications. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the life span in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The position is part-time, with five hours per week. Some weekends and holidays may be needed. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Physical requirements include frequent movement and lifting, patient handling, use of fine hand skills for IV insertion and other procedures, and possible exposure to hazardous substances and bodily fluids. Protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active 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, one 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 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, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push and 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.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to work with potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, using protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
Licensed nurses providing telehealth, telenursing, or virtual services must be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where clients 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 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 when applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster 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 and timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.