RN - Kings Mountain - N Med​/Tele​/PCU - Nights

Position: RN - Atrium Health Kings Mountain - 2N Med / Tele / PCU - FT Nights

Overview

Atrium Health Kings Mountain – 2N Medical / Progressive Care unit. Full time, night shift, 36 hours per week. Benefits eligible. Applications open with sign-on bonus eligibility based on eligibility.

Major 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.
• 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.
• Delegates appropriately 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific patient care and developmental considerations in accordance with departmental standards.

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) license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.

Education Required

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

Experience Required

• 6 months 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., EHR, email, 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 the weight of 35 pounds; assist with patient handling and equipment.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with assistance.
• Functional senses (speech, vision, hearing, touch) and fine hand manipulation required for procedures such as IV insertion.
• Must be able to operate carts or machines using foot pedals.
• May require physical safety interventions; use protective clothing/equipment as necessary.
• May be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Must respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified.

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 a comprehensive Total Rewards package: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities. Includes:

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications and experience; shift and other premiums; incentive pay for select positions; annual performance-based increases.
• Paid Time Off; health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability);
  Flexible Spending Accounts; family benefits; defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; educational assistance.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit health system delivering care across multiple states, with substantial scale in clinical innovation, outcomes, and value-based care. It employs thousands of teammates across numerous locations and programs.

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