Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation & Clinical Decision

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

Job summary

Advocate Health's High Point Medical Center Observation Unit seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient care on a 12-hour night schedule. The unit handles acute patients with stays under 36 hours, with cross-training to Clinical Decision Unit after six months.

Requirements include an accredited nursing program completion, NC RN license, BLS certification, and more than one year of RN experience. Weekend rotations apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Greater than 1 year of RN experience.
• RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience: Please apply to postings that have "New Graduate RN" in the title.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• You will use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and clear communication to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical decision making

Evidence-based practice

Education

Registered Nurse license (NC)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Department

35405 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Short Stay Observation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 3 12 hour shifts weekly
• 7pm-7:30am
• Weekend rotation

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work

The Observation Unit is a 12-bed general medical-surgical unit that handles acute patients with expected stays less than 36 hours. Upon completion of 6 months in the Observation Unit, you will be crossed-trained for the Clinical Decision Unit, which is a 12-bed extension of the Emergency Department. The Clinical Decision Unit handles patients that are requiring extended Emergency Department stays; however, they are expected to be discharged within 24 hours. The Clinical Decision Unit is a protocol driven unit.

We're Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Greater than 1 year of RN experience
• (RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience: Please apply to postings that have "New Graduate RN" in the title.)

What You'll Do

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is deeply rooted in the High Point community. Our strong sense of commitment extends to patient care, where we strive to meet all the needs of our patients-right here at home. Our 351-bed hospital serves the residents of High Point and surrounding areas providing a wide range of patient- and family-centered care backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center. Our hospital offers a full range of hospital-based services, including emergency services, cardiovascular services, vascular surgery, general surgery (including robotics), bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, women's services (OB, GYN surgery, and GYN oncology), behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.

Be the nurse who redefines care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care-it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you'll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You'll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you'll help shape the future of health-because here, we're redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment to You

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

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