New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care

Atrium Health is seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for our Progressive Care unit. This role is designed for nurses early in their careers who are ready to apply evidence-based nursing practices in a collaborative, supportive environment. You will work with patients across the progressive care continuum, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care while engaging patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process
• Monitor patient conditions and adjust care plans as needed
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to influence positive patient outcomes
• Mobilize resources and coordinate care across the continuum
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation
• Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
• Delegate appropriately to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety throughout the unit
• Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient population served, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practice ethical decision-making
• Pursue professional development and maintain required certifications
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where providing client nursing services
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency with computer functions including email, electronic records, and digital platforms

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
• Ability to push/pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Licensing and Practice Requirements

• Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth, telenursing, or virtual modalities must be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located
• Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located

Employment Authorization

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Atrium Health is currently unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this role.