Med Surg RN: Impactful Care, Team Growth

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 4th Surgery Med Surg Unit, a 45-bed unit delivering preoperative and postoperative care for adults and geriatrics. You will apply the nursing process, engage families, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, adjusting care plans, ensuring safety, and documenting in the EHR. Must have an RN license, BLS, and typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN provides client nursing services; BLS required.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

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.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

EHR proficiency

Education

RN licensure

Board of Nursing approved program

BSN preferred

Job description

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 4th Surgery Med Surg Unit, a 45-bed unit delivering preoperative and postoperative care for adults and geriatrics. You will apply the nursing process, engage families, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, adjusting care plans, ensuring safety, and documenting in the EHR. Must have an RN license, BLS, and typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.