Registered Nurse

Job Description Title Registered Nurse

Job Code RN1527 FLSA Status Nonexempt

Job Family Registered Nurse Job Function Registered Nurse

Why Novant Health?

You probably became a registered nurse because you believe in helping people. Join the club! We believe in delivering the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understands how to contribute to the health system's vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families. At Novant Health, people are our business. We treat each other with respect and compassion. We embrace the differences in our strengths while fostering an environment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration, and courage.

• Forbes America's Best Large Employers 2018 and 2019
• Becker's 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
• Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience
• Clinical Excellence Award by Vizient
• Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Gold Plus Achievement Award by the American Heart Association

The Reward?

What do you get by working here? A great place to work! A fantastic and responsive culture. Some career "room to run" and a career path. Novant Health is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Forbes Best Employers for Women in 2020, Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality & 50 Best Places for Women and Managers of Diverse Backgrounds to Work.

• LeapFrog Grade "A"
• Magnet Designated Hospital
• Shared Governance
• Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your career
• Three-star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons due to quality outcomes in cardiac surgery, placing NHFMC in the top 10 percent in the country
• Fully accredited by The Joint Commission. In addition, we have earned some of the nation's top honors in quality care, including mammography, oncology, diabetes care, bariatrics and Breast Center accreditation.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

What you need to have in your toolbox:

• A 4 Year / bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience

Licensure/Certification

• Current RN licensure in appropriate state Required
  • Advanced certifications as required per facility

Note: If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. To be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Here's a snapshot of what your day looks like:

We'll share more detailed information if you're interested but, in this role, you will create and improve the patient experience through:

• Assessment: Demonstrates refined assessment skills to collaboratively discover the patient's story.

• Planning: Dialogues with the patient/chosen support system to identify what is important to them and incorporate his/her preferences and norms into the individualized care plan.


• Implementation of Interdisciplinary Plan of Care: Acts with patient advocacy at the core of nursing care when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care. Ability to perform in critical situations including administering CPR.

• Evaluation: Continuously assesses patient's progress toward goals and outcomes.

• Communication and Documentation: Communicates individualized plan of care and patient's progress toward goals to all members of the care team including the patient and his/her chosen support system.

• Delegation: Appropriately delegates to ensure the implementation of the plan of care while ensuring patient safety, considering the nature of the task, competence of the delegate, and the patient's response.

• Performance Accountability/Evidence-Based Practice: Demonstrates independence in the foundation of nursing care practice within the specialty. Practice according to your state's Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics and ANA Bill of Rights.

• Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers. Consistently demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers.

The team member will use Novant Health's First Do No Harm (NHFDNH) safety behaviors/error prevention tools and high reliability strategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, remarkable patient experience.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On Call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure:

• OSHA Category I - Routine/anticipated exposure.

Who We Are:

Novant Health is an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more - each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that's easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.