New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Ortho

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Graduate Registered Nurse will provide nursing care in the Med/Surg Ortho department at Atrium Health Pineville. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, involving patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The nurse monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, collaborates with the care team, promotes safety, and evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes. The position may include administering medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols, and may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities in the designated service area.

The nurse maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, communicates and delegates effectively, pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. The role requires care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, ethical practice in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics, and collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues. This is a full-time night-shift role scheduled for three shifts per week, totaling 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active RN multistate compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
• 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 meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; 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.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when necessary and to work with potential exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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 while engaging patients and families.
• 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 in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Practice ethical decision-making in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics, 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 to meet patient care needs.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

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, including 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