Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Advocate Health•Wadesboro, NC

1d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides medical-surgical nursing care using the nursing process and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team throughout the continuum of care. The role monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and supports safe, effective, evidence-based care. The nurse may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures; delegate appropriately; and maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan and assessing and interpreting patient information to address age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The nurse participates in professional governance and quality initiatives, supports a culture of safety, communicates effectively with the care team, and pursues required professional development and certifications. This is a part-time, PRN night-shift position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per six-week period, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Benefits eligibility is listed as No. The position involves frequent physical activity and may include exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
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, 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 operating 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 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 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 and/or unit conditions.
Physical abilities testing may be required.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.

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.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team 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, timely electronic health record 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards, 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, with base pay determined by qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Programs that invest in career development.