Registered Nurse (RN) - MICU

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Matthews, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a 4-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) providing critical care services. The unit does not provide bedside dialysis or cardiac intervention; patients needing those services are transferred to appropriate facilities. The role involves delivering age-appropriate nursing care, collaborating with patients, families, and the care team, and maintaining safe, ethical, evidence-based practice. The nurse may float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. This is a part-time, PRN dayshift position, scheduled 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with three 12-hour shifts per six-week period.

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 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 with 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; 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, including fine hand manipulation 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.
• Compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where clients are located when providing nursing services, including telehealth services where applicable.
• 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 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 according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, promote collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• 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 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, following departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, subject to eligibility based on FTE or employment status.
• 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 premium pay and incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree