Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation & Clinical Decision

Advocate Health • High Point, NC

23h • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Observation Unit, a 12-bed general medical-surgical unit caring for acute patients whose expected stays are less than 36 hours. After six months in the Observation Unit, the nurse will be cross-trained for the Clinical Decision Unit, a 12-bed extension of the Emergency Department. This protocol-driven unit cares for patients requiring extended Emergency Department stays who are expected to be discharged within 24 hours.

The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate and skilled communication, and leadership to support patient safety and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care.

This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts weekly from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes four weekend shifts in a six-week period.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Greater than one year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making in patient care.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.
• After six months in the Observation Unit, cross-train for the Clinical Decision Unit.

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