New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical Care

New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Surgical Care at Atrium Health Cabarrus, 920 Church St N, Concord, NC. Status: Full time; Benefits Eligible: Yes; Hours Per Week: 36; Schedule: 3 - 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekend rotation. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30. Major responsibilities include engaging in quality initiatives, utilizing the nursing process, monitoring patient conditions, administering medications/treatments, maintaining EHR documentation, and promoting a culture of safety.

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; Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care; Appropriately delegates to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel; Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation; May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program; Basic Life Support (BLS); Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty; Active 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; 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., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.); Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions; Must be able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines; Must be able to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed; May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions; Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Nice to have

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance