Clinical RN: Evidence-Based Care & Patient Advocate

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

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking an RN to deliver patient-centered care across units. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.

You will administer medications per protocols, monitor conditions, ensure safety, document in the EHR, and potentially float to other units to meet needs. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold BLS certification.
• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license in NC or multi-state license.
• No formal RN experience required.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.

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, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.
• 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.
• 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 nurse, nurse assistants, and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

RN licensure in NC

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR proficiency

Telehealth software

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking an RN to deliver patient-centered care across units. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.

You will administer medications per protocols, monitor conditions, ensure safety, document in the EHR, and potentially float to other units to meet needs. Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication are essential.