Registered Nurse; RN - Intermediate Care; PT

Overview

Department: High Point Medical Center - Critical Care: SICU

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 12

Schedule Details/Additional Information: One 12 hour shift per week with weekend rotation, 7pm-7am

The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.

• Department: Intermediate Care Unit - 4 bed intermediate care unit that provides care to patients who have often been transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit. The unit is staffed with 1 RN and 1 Nurse Tech. Patients in this unit are admitted with a variety of diagnoses requiring telemetry monitoring and IV medications.
• Location: High Point Medical Center is a 351 bed, private, non-profit facility that is Chest Pain Center Accredited with Primary PCI through the American College of Cardiology. They have also earned Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers. Relocation assistance may be available.
• Certification Encouraged: We cover the costs of 183 different nursing certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway (CNCP) Eligible: An incentivized program to reward eligible registered nurses for dedication to professional advancement through education, certifications and engagement.

• Minimum one year of RN experience
• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services

• 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.
• Administers 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.
• Adheres 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 nurse, 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, with age-specific development and care considerations as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities.

• Compensation: Base compensation within the pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training; premium pay for shift/on-call; incentive pay for select positions; potential annual increases based on performance.
• Benefits and more: Paid Time Off; health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability);
  Flexible Spending Accounts; family benefits; retirement plans with employer match;
  Educational Assistance Program.

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system providing care under the names Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care in various regions. It employs many teammates and offers extensive clinical programs, research, and education initiatives.