RN - Patient Care Leader & Safety Advocate

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care using evidence-based practices across care settings. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, safety culture, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The position requires a BSN or equivalent nursing program graduate, active RN license, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment. Telehealth considerations may apply where applicable, with adherence to department policies and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with electronic records and digital platforms.

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. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and interpret data for age-specific needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSN

Nursing program graduate

Tools

Electronic records

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care using evidence-based practices across care settings. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, safety culture, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The position requires a BSN or equivalent nursing program graduate, active RN license, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment. Telehealth considerations may apply where applicable, with adherence to department policies and patient needs.