New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room

Department:

37703 Atrium Health Pineville - Surgery Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

FT Days M-F plus night weekend call; exact schedule TBD at end of orientation

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed furtherin 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 andstandards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

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.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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