Registered Nurse(RN)Neurosurgical Unit

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

4d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Neurosurgical Unit, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The role 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 nurse promotes safety, evaluates patient and unit outcomes, maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols.

The nurse contributes to unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, and team collaboration. Responsibilities also include appropriate delegation, ethical decision-making, professional development, and maintaining required certifications. The position 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 lifespan.

This part-time position is expected to work a minimum of one 12-hour shift every two weeks. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Physical demands include frequent movement and lifting, supporting and transferring patients, using fine hand-manipulation skills, and responding quickly to changing patient or unit conditions. Exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases may occur; protective equipment must be worn as needed.

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 providing client nursing services.
• Typically requires 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 meet the stated physical demands, 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 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• 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.
• Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.

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 care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• May safely administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Use effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution to foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• 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.
• May float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed