Join our team at Atrium Health Pineville 5 Pine. We are a Stroke Neuro Med/Surg telemetry unit with 33 beds and 5 surge spaces. We care for a vast variety of neuro related patient populations to include post stroke patients, EMU (epilepsy monitoring) capability, brain injuries, and regular Medsurg overflow. We are a high functioning team that practices nursing autonomy by utilizing evidence-based practice policies and procedures to provide the best care to our patients. We strive for a cohesive team environment that is focused on team engagement, patient experience, learning and growing as we continue to make our team successful.

Atrium Health Pineville is proud to be an ANCC Pathways to Excellence organization in which we empower and give a voice to nurses. The ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation underscores our commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses excel. We believe that nurses are the heart of patient care, which is why our nursing staff is an integral part of our interprofessional team. Our organization’s investment in our nurses means better quality care, safety, and patient outcomes.

Job Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse I provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.

Essential Functions

Participates in patient assessments by determining nursing care needs based upon collection and interpretation of relevant data. Recognizes and determines need for immediate intervention. Demonstrates knowledge which enables the following: documentation of patient observations, treatments, patient response to treatment and nursing care utilizing the nursing process, participates actively in treatment and assisting with procedures. Assists with development/revision of the plan of care by providing data and identifying potential goals and intervention for review by the RN. Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff on the status of a patient if a significant change has occurred. Implements the identified plan under the supervision of the RN, ensuring tasks have been completed. Aware of patient's progress and goals as demonstrated by documentation in the medical records. Organizes workload and prioritizes responsibilities to ensure quality patient care is delivered in a time efficient manner. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and performs only those nursing skills which they are competent to perform in accordance with legal boundaries and facility policies and procedures. Documents assessments, procedures, patient/family education, and the communication of information to appropriate members of the healthcare team in a timely manner. Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education under the direction of the registered nurse within the scope of practice as defined by law.

 

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment and supplies. Understands and speaks fluent English. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch, finger dexterity, critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in the patient and unit conditions. Based on the physical requirements for this position all applicants for this position are required to undergo a physical ability test as a condition of employment.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required. Current LPN licensure or temporary license as a licensed practical nurse petitioner required. BLS required per policy guidelines.