Resource Registered Nurse - Womens Float Pool

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

1d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Resource Registered Nurse on Charlotte’s Women’s Resource Team provides nursing care while floating to CMC (Main) and four of the following facilities: University, Lake Norman, Stanly, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Pineville, Union, and Union West. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; engages patients and families throughout the continuum of care; and collaborates with the care team to support positive outcomes. The nurse may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, and may be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The position requires age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the life span. The nurse supports safe, ethical, evidence-based, and unbiased care; contributes to professional governance and quality initiatives; maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation; and pursues professional development and required certifications. The role is full-time, with 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

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, 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 and platforms, including email and electronic records.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above 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 or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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 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 to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with department 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.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.