Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory & Outpatient - Vascular Surgery

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides ambulatory and outpatient nursing care in vascular surgery. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families throughout the care continuum. The nurse monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, coordinates resources, collaborates with the care team, promotes safety, and evaluates outcomes. Duties may include administering medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols.

The RN supports quality improvement, evidence-based practice, professional governance, and effective team communication. The role includes appropriate delegation, accurate and timely EHR documentation, ongoing professional development, and compliance with ethical and professional standards. The nurse may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area and must provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25. The position may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be used as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state or states where nursing services are provided.
• Typically, at least 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 with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing 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.
• Compliance with applicable nursing laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice in the state or states where clients are located when providing telehealth, telenursing, or virtual services.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science 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 while engaging patients and families across the care continuum.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety and evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking 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 collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Practice according to the ANA Code of Ethics, 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 as needed.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs.

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
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

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