Registered Nurse - Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital 11P Hem/Onc & BMT Unit - FT Nights

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN Clinical Nurse I to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to provide professional nursing care in a fast-paced environment, focusing on assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work culture, this position allows for professional growth through the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway. Join a leading children's hospital known for its exceptional services and dedication to patient outcomes, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients and their families.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Robust Benefits Packages

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; valid RN license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes health data to identify patient needs.
• Implements care plans and evaluates patient progress.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off.

LCH 11P Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant Unit: The 11th floor of Levine Children's Hospital is our pediatric hematology/oncology & bone marrow transplant unit. We service all pediatric patients, including young adults being cared for by our pediatric specialists. We have 16 hem/onc beds and 8 bone marrow transplant beds, along with an MIBG suite. We are part of a fast-paced and innovative program offering unique services including phase 1 trials and MIBG therapy. The staffing ratio for hem/onc is ideally 1:3/4, and for bone marrow transplant, ideally 1:2.

Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience; this position is not for new graduates.

Registered Nurses at Atrium Health have the opportunity to grow professionally through the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway (CNCP), which rewards dedication to professional advancement via education, certifications, and engagement.

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH): LCH has taken the community to another level of service to provide care for the growing pediatric population in our region. With 247 beds, LCH is the largest children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington DC. It serves high-acuity patients as the flagship children’s hospital within Atrium Health, with over 125 pediatric subspecialists across more than 30 specialties. Facilities include 4 pediatric hospitalist teams, a 10-bed PICU, a 10-bed Cardiac ICU (expanding to 24 PICU beds and 20 CVICU beds by the end of 2024), an 85-bed Level IV NICU, and an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation floor. LCH is Charlotte’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. It has been named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for 17 consecutive years, ranked in 10 pediatric specialties, and is the #1 children’s hospital in North Carolina and tied for #1 in the southeastern U.S. Additionally, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and LCH have earned Magnet re-designation from the ANCC, showcasing excellence in nursing practice and patient outcomes.

Job Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse I provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation, adhering to policies, procedures, and protocols under supervision. The role includes maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring clinical and professional competency appropriate to the patient population served.

Essential Functions

1. Collects pertinent data related to the healthcare consumer's health or situation and analyzes assessment data to identify diagnoses, problems, or issues.
2. Sets expected outcomes tailored to the healthcare consumer or situation.
3. Develops a plan with strategies to achieve measurable outcomes.
4. Implements the plan, coordinates care, and employs strategies to promote health and safety.
5. Delegates care elements to appropriate healthcare workers within legal and policy guidelines.
6. Evaluates progress toward goals and outcomes.
7. Practices in a manner that respects cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
8. Communicates effectively across all practice areas.
9. Collaborates with patients and key stakeholders in nursing practice.
10. Leads within the professional setting and the profession.
11. Integrates evidence-based research into practice.
12. Contributes to quality nursing practice.
13. Evaluates nursing practice against standards, statutes, rules, and regulations.
14. Utilizes resources to provide safe, effective, and fiscally responsible nursing services.
15. Practices in an environmentally safe and ethical manner.
16. Supports shared governance and research to improve clinical outcomes.

Physical Requirements

Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must lift and support up to 35 pounds. Good English speaking skills, intact senses, finger dexterity, critical thinking, quick response ability, and physical abilities testing are required.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. Current BLS certification required. Valid RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment/residence, or meeting NLC requirements if applicable, is mandatory.