Registered Nurse (RN) - Heart and Vascular Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in a heart and vascular clinic, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The RN engages patients and families throughout the continuum of care, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and integrated, unbiased patient care. The RN may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols; delegates appropriately; and maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. The position may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The RN must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active, unrestricted RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, two 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 operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting 35 pounds; pushing/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, with fine hand-manipulation ability for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines, perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed, and respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Ability to work with potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, wearing protective clothing and equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

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; 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 conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to 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 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 lifespan.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs.
Competitive compensation.
Retirement offerings, including defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
Career development programs.
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.
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.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.