Registered Nurse (RN) - Maternity/L&D

Advocate Health • Cornelius, NC

6d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides maternity and labor-and-delivery 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 nurse monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to support patient outcomes. The role promotes safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and integrated, unbiased care. Nurses may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures, and may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area.

The nurse maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation; communicates effectively; provides feedback and resolves conflicts; delegates appropriately; and participates in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives. The position requires care appropriate to the ages served and knowledge of growth and development across the life span. The nurse pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.

This is a full-time night position with 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. The role requires frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; supporting and transferring patients; using fine hand skills; responding quickly to changing conditions; and, when needed, performing safety interventions. Exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases may occur, requiring protective equipment 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(s) where nursing services are provided.
• Typically, one 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 sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a 150-pound sliding transfer 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.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

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 care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with 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.
• Follow 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 electronic health record 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.
• Competitive compensation, with premium pay such as shift and on-call pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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