Registered Nurse- Atrium Health Lincoln Pre Surgery Holding FT Days at Atrium Health

Overview

Atrium Health Lincoln is a 101-bed hospital, designed with the community in mind. The facility opened in 2010, replacing a family farm. History from this farm can be seen and found on our campus today. 300,000 reclaimed bricks from a local mill, Belding-Hausman Mill, were placed into the exterior of the hospital and represent our dedication to the community we serve. The campus also has a 1.2-mile public walking trail that encircles the campus, winding past ponds and through natural wooded areas left intact on the land. The campus also includes two medical office buildings that house many providers offices and services that serve our community.
Lincolnton is a small town, located in the foothills of the NC Mountains with access to hundreds of trails for hiking and outdoor activities. This peaceful, rural town has much to offer families and those seeking a charming close-knit community, while also being within driving distance to the bustling city of Charlotte, NC, and the thriving community of Lake Norman.

Atrium Health Lincoln consists of 4 operating room suites, one of which is dedicated to Obstetrics. Typical surgeries include general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, and urology.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of WFBMC.

2. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.

3. Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff.

4. Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.

5. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.

6. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing as assigned, waived and or non-waived, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.

7. Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community.

8. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.

9. Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care Strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively Solid written and oral communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels
• Subject to occasional crowded conditions
• Moderate noise environment
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases, infections and contagious diseases
• Contact with patients, family members, community members, co-workers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Required to wear PPE