Resource Registered Nurse - PCU Float Pool

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Registered Nurse provides nursing care as part of Charlotte’s Resource Team and floats to facilities within an assigned zone. Zones listed are Zone 6 (CMC, Mercy, Lake Norman, University, Cabarrus, and Stanly), Zone 7 (CMC, Mercy, Pineville, Union, Union West, and Anson), and Zone 8 (CMC, Mercy, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Kings Mountain). The position 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, involving patients and families throughout the care continuum. The role monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, collaborates with the care team, promotes safety, and evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes. Responsibilities may include administering medications, treatments, and therapies; delegating appropriately; and maintaining accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.

The nurse contributes to unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives; applies evidence-based practices; communicates effectively and resolves conflicts; and pursues professional development while maintaining required certifications. The role requires providing age-appropriate care and understanding growth and development across the lifespan. Physical demands include frequent movement and lifting, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers. The nurse may be exposed to hazardous substances, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, and must use protective equipment as necessary.

This is a full-time position with 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Benefits eligibility is listed as yes.

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 operating 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 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 and perform physical safety interventions, such as 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 chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of service-line-specific RN experience.
• 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 care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety and continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and 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, 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 as needed.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

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.
• Competitive compensation, including possible shift and on-call premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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