Resource Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Float Pool

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Registered Nurse provides nursing care across assigned facilities and service lines within Advocate Health’s SouthEast Resource Team. Resource Team service lines include Medical-Surgical, ICU, ED, Women’s, Pediatrics, Medical Group, and PCU. Depending on the assigned team, the nurse floats among facilities in designated zones in the Charlotte, Wake, or Georgia markets. The role may also require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient-care needs. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; monitors patient conditions and adjusts care plans; collaborates with patients, families, and the care team; and promotes safety and quality. The role includes safe medication and treatment administration as applicable, appropriate delegation, accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, and care tailored to patients’ age-specific needs. The nurse contributes to professional governance, quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development while practicing in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics and applicable nursing laws and standards.

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 sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
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 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.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Nurses practicing via telehealth, telenursing, or virtual modalities must be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where clients are located and comply with the applicable laws, regulations, and standards of practice.

Nice To Haves

Two years of RN experience in a service-line-specific area.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required depending on specialty.

Responsibilities

Engage 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, involving 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.
Promote a culture of safety and evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action when needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to assigned facilities and, as needed, other units, departments, or care areas within the designated service area.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.

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 role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.