Ortho Surgery RN - Days, Full-Time Impact

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts in the 7N Surgery Orthopedics unit. You will provide comprehensive nursing care, participate in governance, and support quality initiatives while adhering to safety and ethical standards.

The role requires graduating from a Board of Nursing approved program, BLS, and an active RN license; BSN is preferred. Expect 36 hours per week with weekend/holiday requirements, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., EHRs, digital platforms).

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

Time management

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Computer proficiency

Education

RN license process

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts in the 7N Surgery Orthopedics unit. You will provide comprehensive nursing care, participate in governance, and support quality initiatives while adhering to safety and ethical standards.

The role requires graduating from a Board of Nursing approved program, BLS, and an active RN license; BSN is preferred. Expect 36 hours per week with weekend/holiday requirements, and opportunities for professional