Ambulatory Care RN — Evidence‑Based, Safe & Patient‑Centered

Atrium Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a registered nurse to join our clinical team in North Carolina. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient- and family-centered care, and continuous quality improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The RN will utilize the nursing process, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes. A BSN is preferred, and applicants must hold an RN license with state privileges.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active registered nurse (RN) license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a registered nurse to join our clinical team in North Carolina. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient- and family-centered care, and continuous quality improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The RN will utilize the nursing process, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes. A BSN is preferred, and applicants must hold an RN license with state privileges.