RN: Elevate Patient Care & Safety

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

Job summary

Atrium Health in Matthews, NC seeks a registered nurse to join our patient care team. You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across the continuum, engaging patients and families and promoting safety.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Requires BLS and RN license; typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• RN license in good standing in the state where services are provided.
• BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required by specialty.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Time management

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license in state

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical protocols

Job description

Atrium Health in Matthews, NC seeks a registered nurse to join our patient care team. You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across the continuum, engaging patients and families and promoting safety.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Requires BLS and RN license; typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience; BSN preferred.