REGISTERED NURSE

Novant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology and evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Novant Health offers a diverse, safe, and supportive environment with strong opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and meaningful impact on patient outcomes across our southeastern U.S. facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and focused nursing assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and functional status evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and accurately, monitoring and documenting patient responses.
• Document all care, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Monitor vital signs, diagnostic results, and clinical status, promptly recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, therapists, and case managers to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, procedures, self-care, and discharge instructions.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements, supporting a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives within the unit and organization.
• Support a positive, inclusive work culture by demonstrating respect, professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication with colleagues.
• Assist with orientation, precepting, and mentoring of new nurses, students, and support staff as appropriate.
• Advocate for patient rights, preferences, and needs while upholding ethical and professional standards of nursing practice.

Required Skills

• Patient assessment
• Care planning
• IV insertion and management
• Medication administration
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
• Wound care
• Patient and family education
• Care coordination
• Vital signs monitoring
• Infection control
• Clinical triage
• Telemetry monitoring
• Time management
• Interdisciplinary communication
• Clinical decision-making
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Advanced life support (ACLS) where applicable
• Safe patient handling and mobility
• Pain management
• Discharge planning