Registered Nurse- Mercy ED Nights

Position: Registered Nurse- Atrium Health Mercy ED FT Nights

Overview

36102 Carolinas Medical Center:
Mercy - Emergency Department | Full time | Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. FT 7p-7a (with variable weekend requirement).

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, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.
• 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.
• 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, nurse assistants, and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, 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; assess data reflective of the patient s status and interpret information needed to identify age-specific needs, following department policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS); additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice where the RN provides services.
• Note:
  
  Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities must be licensed in the state where the client is located.

Education Required

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Experience Required

• No formal RN experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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 in operating computer functions (e.g., email, electronic records, digital platforms).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform sliding transfers with assistance.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; fine motor skills for procedures.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals, perform physical safety interventions, and wear protective clothing as needed.
• May be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Must respond quickly to changes in patient and unit conditions;
  Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department-specific physical requirements may apply.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities.

Compensation

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift differentials and on-call; incentive pay for select positions; annual performance-based increases.

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off; health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Flexible Spending Accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; educational assistance.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system providing care under multiple brand names across several states. It employs tens of thousands of teammates and is engaged in research and education programs.

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