Registered Nurse - General Med/Surg 2

Novant Health; Northern, Matthews (KY, NC); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical Unit. You will deliver compassionate, high-quality care to adult patients on a 40-bed unit, perform assessments, administer medications, coordinate care, educate families, and monitor for changes in condition to promote recovery.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaboration with physicians and a supportive team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the healthcare team by developing and implementing an individualized plan of care.
• Assess patients, administer medications and treatments, and monitor patient conditions.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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.