Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery

Advocate Health • Cornelius, NC

6d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the Maternity Services team at Atrium Health Lake Norman provides compassionate, family-centered obstetric care, including labor and delivery and postpartum recovery. The unit provides individualized care for mothers and newborns using advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team approach. Nurses develop expertise in maternal-fetal health, newborn stabilization, and patient education while working in a culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.

The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; monitors patient conditions and collaborates with the care team to support outcomes; and maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. The role promotes safety, ethical practice, effective communication, appropriate delegation, and continuous improvement. The nurse may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and may be asked to float within the designated service area. The position requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

This is a full-time night-shift position, working three 12-hour shifts per week, with weekend, holiday, and call rotation. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

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, 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 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 while 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, 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 and/or unit conditions.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

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 outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• Safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures when required.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, 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 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 in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

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.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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