34412 Carolinas Medical Center - Nursing: Med Surg 9T

Full time

Yes

36

3 x 12 hr shifts, nights; Sign on Bonus Eligible - $3,000; 90-day payout

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

9T Neurosurgical Telemetry is Advance Spine Certified by the Joint Commission, offering the latest, innovative care for the Spine patients.  World class ranked Spine surgeons. Rated the best in the Country. 36 bed unit 14 beds telemetry monitoring capabilities. Post-operative spinal surgery Low/Moderate/High Pathway, Bundle Spinal surgery for: · Lumbar disc disease · Spondylolisthesis · Spinal deformity · Spine tumors or trauma Surgical drains (JP, Hemovac) PCAs Progressive Mobility. Patients with Airway management via tracheostomy tube; on a trach collar, requiring no more than Q2H suctioning Intermittent BIPAP or CPAP HFNC.

The time management and nursing skills obtained on this floor will accelerate your nursing career, developing you into a well-rounded, highly skilled professional where your skills can transfer to almost any other area. This unit encourages growth and advancement through internal promotion opportunities, as well as Atrium Health's nursing career ladder program. Be a part of a top-notch team and learn skills that will set you apart in your career, today!

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.

Our Commitment to You:

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 teammate's 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, 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

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.