Med-Surg Weekend RN: Impactful Team Care

Advocate Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide high-quality patient care across units. You will apply the nursing process, engage patients and families, and support safety and quality initiatives while collaborating with the care team.

The role requires an active RN license with appropriate state privileges, BLS, and typically at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience. A BSN is preferred, with adherence to ethical standards and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where care is provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• Knowledge of the ANA Code of Ethics and patient-centered care.

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.
• 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

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient communication

Team collaboration

EHR/documentation

Clinical judgment

Education

Board-approved nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide high-quality patient care across units. You will apply the nursing process, engage patients and families, and support safety and quality initiatives while collaborating with the care team.

The role requires an active RN license with appropriate state privileges, BLS, and typically at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience. A BSN is preferred, with adherence to ethical standards and continuous professional development.