Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Novant Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgical Unit. You will provide expert, compassionate care to a diverse patient population, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to plan and evaluate an individualized care plan.

The 40-bed unit handles a range of medical conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization recovery, stroke, COPD, and kidney disease.

Qualifications

• One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care on the Medical-Surgical Unit.
• Collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to implement and evaluate care plans.
• Foster a safe patient environment and uphold First Do No Harm principles.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN license refresher if inactive

Tools

Job description

What We Offer

This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus and relocation.

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

Schedule: FT Day 7a-7p with weekend and holiday requirements.

As a Registered Nurse at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, you'll be trusted to deliver expert, compassionate care on our Medical Surgical Unit. Your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and adaptability will play a vital role in providing safe, high-quality care for a diverse patient population.

This 40-bed unit cares for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization recovery, stroke, COPD, kidney disease, chest wall (CWall) conditions, and other acute medical diagnoses. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment while building broad clinical experience and making a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients every day.

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 You'll Do

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

What We're Looking For

• Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • 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 of acute nursing experience required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association 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.

Job Opening ID

181104