Registered Nurse (RN) - Post-Surgical

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post-Surgical Unit, a 15-bed unit focused on joint replacement and urology/gynecology procedures. You will deliver coordinated, evidence-based nursing care to support patient recovery.

As part of a collaborative team, you will use the nursing process to ensure safety, quality care, and exceptional patient experiences, adhering to standards and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA).
• NIHSS proficiency prior to orientation.
• Greater than one year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

BLS Certification

NIHSS familiarity

RN Experience >1 year

Education

Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program

RN license issued by state

Job description

Where You Will Work:

The Post-Surgical Unit at Lexington Medical Center is a 15-bed unit dedicated to providing specialized care primarily for patients undergoing joint replacement, as well as those receiving urology and gynecology procedures. The unit is equipped with essential medical technology, including vital sign machines, IV pumps, Ice Man machines, and glucometers, to support comprehensive patient monitoring and care. In addition, staff routinely utilize mobility aids such as walkers and bedside commodes to assist patients in their recovery process.

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
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) prior to the completion of orientation
• Greater than one year of RN experience

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:

Lexington Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, offers world-class care close to home in Lexington, NC. Our 94-bed hospital provides advanced services in orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, stroke, and cancer care. Our outpatient expertise includes digestive health services, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation department, a diagnostic imaging center and wound care center—all supported by the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical center.

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.

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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.