Registered Nurse - General Med/Surg 2

Novant Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical Unit. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality care to adult patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and collaborate with physicians and staff to promote recovery.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, administering medications, coordinating care, educating patients and families, and monitoring changes in condition to ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in appropriate state.
• BSN preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care.
• Provide patient-centered care using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BSN Preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

What We Offer

Location: Matthews Medical Center, 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105

Department: Med Surg 2

Shift/Hours: 2-12hr, Days 7a-7p

As a Registered Nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, you'll deliver compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse population of adult patients while making a meaningful impact on their recovery. Your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration will be essential in providing safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

This 40-bed Medical Surgical Unit cares for patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization recovery, stroke, COPD, kidney disease, chest wall (CWall) conditions, and other complex medical diagnoses. You'll perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications and treatments, coordinate multidisciplinary care, educate patients and families, and closely monitor for changes in condition to promote the best possible outcomes.

Whether you're caring for patients recovering from a procedure or managing complex medical needs, you'll have the opportunity to build strong clinical skills while working alongside a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care every day.

What You'll Do

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.