New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation

Advocate Health•Concord, NC

7d•$38 - $57

About The Position

This is a full-time, new graduate Transition to Practice Registered Nurse position in the Observation Unit at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, involving patients and families throughout the care continuum. The role monitors patient conditions, adapts care plans, coordinates resources with the care team, promotes safety, and evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes. Duties may include safely administering medications, treatments, and therapies; delegating appropriately; maintaining accurate and timely EHR documentation; and floating to other units, care areas, departments, or facilities within the designated service area as needed. The RN contributes to unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice. The position requires effective communication, collaboration, feedback, conflict resolution, and ethical practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN pursues professional development, completes required education, maintains certifications, and provides age-appropriate care based on patients’ developmental and individual needs. The position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. The RN must be able to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person. Other requirements include fine hand manipulation for procedures, operating foot pedals, responding to changing conditions, and performing physical safety interventions when needed. Exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases may occur; protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

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.
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 in computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and supporting 35 pounds, pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force, and performing a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person.
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 respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions and use protective clothing and equipment as 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 care continuum.
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, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to 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 and timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.