Advocate Health Care

Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Advocate Health Care • $79K — $118K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited nursing program.
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in practice state.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Minimum of 6 months RN experience in clinical settings.
  • Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
  • Evaluate patient conditions and adjust care plans collaboratively.
  • Monitor patients and mobilize resources for optimal care outcomes.
  • Engage in unit councils and quality initiatives to enhance care processes.
  • Administer medications and treatments in line with clinical protocols.
  • Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation.
  • Promote a culture of safety and ethical decision-making.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Work in a Magnet-designated hospital and Level I trauma center.
  • Access to advanced clinical resources and support.
  • Engagement in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
Full Job Description
Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30

  • Job Description

    AH Carolinas Medical Center

    Where You Will Work:

    The trauma acute care unit provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions. As part of the region's only Level I Trauma Center, our team collaborates closely with the Surgical Trauma Service and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the recovery journey.

    Patients on this unit may include individuals recovering from a wide range of blunt and penetrating traumatic injuries, including orthopedic, thoracic, abdominal, and other trauma-related conditions requiring acute inpatient care. Nurses on this unit develop strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills while caring for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment.

    Our team is committed to excellence in patient care, safety, quality outcomes, and professional development. This unit offers new graduate nurses the opportunity to build a strong clinical foundation while working alongside experienced trauma professionals dedicated to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.

    We're Looking For:
    • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
    • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
    • 6 months of RN experience


    What You'll Do:
    • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
    • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.


    About This Location:

    Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the Southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region's only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina's five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

    Schedule Details/Additional Information:
    • 3, 12 hour shifts per week
    • Days or Nights
    • Weekend and Holiday Rotations


    AH Carolinas Medical Center

    Where You Will Work:

    The trauma acute care unit provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions. As part of the region's only Level I Trauma Center, our team collaborates closely with the Surgical Trauma Service and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the recovery journey.

    Patients on this unit may include individuals recovering from a wide range of blunt and penetrating traumatic injuries, including orthopedic, thoracic, abdominal, and other trauma-related conditions requiring acute inpatient care. Nurses on this unit develop strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills while caring for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment.

    Our team is committed to excellence in patient care, safety, quality outcomes, and professional development. This unit offers new graduate nurses the opportunity to build a strong clinical foundation while working alongside experienced trauma professionals dedicated to teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.

    We're Looking For:
    • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
    • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
    • 6 months of RN experience

    What You'll Do:
    • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
    • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

    About This Location:

    Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, which is distinguished throughout the Southeastern United States for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region's only Level 1 Trauma center, is Magnet-designated, and an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina's five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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

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    Job Description

    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, 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 the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards


    Minimum Job Requirements

    Education

    Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

    Certification / Registration / License
    • 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


    Note: Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

    Experience

    Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
    • 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.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.


    Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
    • 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.
    • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
    • 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. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
    • Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
    • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
    • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.


    Preferred Job Requirements

    Education

    Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

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

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About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
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Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1976
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