Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Weekender

Advocate Health • Lincolnton, NC

6d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides medical-surgical nursing care, 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, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. This role promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols.

The RN communicates effectively, resolves conflict, delegates appropriately, maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, and follows the ANA Code of Ethics. The role includes participation in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives, as well as professional development and required education. The RN may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in the designated service area. The position requires age-appropriate care knowledge and the ability to assess and meet patients’ developmental needs.

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled for 24 hours per week, working 7 a.m.–7 p.m. weekend day shifts. Pay range is $38.20–$57.30 per hour. The job is based in the Med Surg 2E department at Atrium Health Lincoln.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• 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 perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting.
• 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 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.
• Willingness and ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood or 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.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• 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 electronic health record documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent 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.
• Competitive compensation, including potential shift and on-call premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed