Registered Nurse; RN - Cardiac ICU | Nights

Overview

Department: 36967 High Point Medical Center - Cardiac Care Unit:
Nursing

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7pm-7am with every other weekend rotation

Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements
• Department: Cardiac Care Unit - 8 bed cardiac-focused intensive care unit that provides care to critically ill patients with cardiac diagnoses. Nursing staff work alongside multiple providers and care teams to implement a multi-disciplinary care team approach for patients and families. Skills and specialty equipment include advanced airway management, continuous renal replacement therapy, wound management, normothermia management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, titration of continuous infusion medication drips, care of fresh CABG (coronary artery bypass grafts) patients, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management, and Impella management.
• 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.
  Relocating? You may qualify for relocation assistance.  to learn more about the city of High Point!
• 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 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, and to assess data reflective of the patient's status and age-specific needs as described in department policies.

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.

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:

• 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 teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• 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

Advocate Health is…