RN- Atrium Health Lincoln - 2E Med-Surg - FT Nights

Full time, night shift.

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

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.  

Atrium Health Lincoln Med Surg Unit consists of 30 beds serving pediatric, palliative, hospice, infection disease, behavioral health, and orthopedic patients. The Med/Surg nurse partners with our hospitalist team and other disciplines to manage, chest tubes, IV infusions, IV insertion, wound care, dressing changes, and medication administration. The ideal candidate for our team is resourceful, flexible and a team player.

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

• Collects data pertinent to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.

• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.

• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.

• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

• Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal or policy parameters or principles.

• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.

• Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

• Collaborates with healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice.

• Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession.

• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.

• Contributes to quality nursing practice.

• Evaluates one's own and others nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.

• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

• Practices ethically.

• Promotes shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion. 

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. 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 patient and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required.

Education, Experience and Certifications.
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Current Basic Life Support required per policy guidelines. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.

Pay Range

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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