Observation Med-Surg RN: Impactful Patient Care

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center, part of Advocate Health, in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time 36-hour per week role in the Observation Unit. The RN will provide evidence-based nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS, and typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

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

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Carolinas Medical Center, part of Advocate Health, in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time 36-hour per week role in the Observation Unit. The RN will provide evidence-based nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS, and typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience; BSN preferred.