Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Atrium Health
High Point, NC
3x12 hrs

$32-58/hour

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs

Pay

Estimated pay

$32-58/hour

Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
401k retirement plan
Health savings account

Description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wellness Registered Nurse (RN) will work at either an employer-based on-site clinic or one of our Occupational Health locations, depending on client engagement. The key objective is to develop positive relationships by creating value through protocol-driven care, direct patient care within a clinic setting, health coaching, and education with wellness programming. The RN will be responsible for providing first aid and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services. The RN may be asked to participate in or conduct ergonomic evaluations and participate in environmental, health and safety (EH&S) committees, Wellness programs, and EH&S audits. The Wellness RN performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the client and the department. Some travel to other clinic locations may be required.

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Thursday, 32 hours per week, 7:30am-4:00pm

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required in the state or states where clinics are located. Associate degree or higher required. BSN is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION.

Current license as a Registered Nurse from the State where clinics are located and Basic Cardiac Life Support required. A valid driver’s license is required. In Wellness settings, the following is preferred: Certified Health Coach. In Occupational Health settings, the following is preferred: Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), Certified Industrial Audiometric Technician, and NIOSH Approved Spirometry Training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides patient/family-centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences

Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions.

Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration, and coordination of appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum. Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through various telecommunication strategies, often establishing long-term relationships.

Applies the provisions of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses to their own professional obligations and for the patients entrusted to their care. Participates in their own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.

Focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care by applying appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, performing procedures, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting the patient to navigate the health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes.

Provides leadership in the clinical setting and provides operational accountability for and coordination of nursing services, including the appropriate skill mix and delegation of roles and responsibilities for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.

Designs, administers, and evaluates nursing services within the organization in accordance with relevant federal requirements, state laws and nurse practice acts, regulatory standards, and institutional policies and procedures.

Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management, and communication skill

Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with Atrium Health Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations

Provides one-on-one health coaching with patients

Consults with patients regarding health awareness, education, and care navigation

Performing physical assessment for regulatory compliance, providing first aid, completing associated scheduling and required recordkeeping, consulting with local management, alerting the company Workers’ Compensation Coordinator of site injuries requiring off-site evaluation/treatment, and notifying local medical facilities of the same

Perform drug testing, Pulmonary function testing, Breath alcohol testing, audiograms, and fit testing

Duties may require recordkeeping, actively participating in safety meetings throughout areas of support, educating patients on health-related topics, and establishing healthy working relationships with patients and site management

Evaluates the employee’s medical condition and ability to perform specific job functions

Recommends medical clearance when results are within guidelines of Medical Director directives and obtain physician concurrence on clearances as required

Make appropriate referrals for those who are not medically cleared while maintaining medical confidentiality

Appropriately document all medical examinations, tests, consultations, and evaluations

Assess injuries and illnesses to determine the need for first aid or referral to a higher level of treatment

Alert the Company designee of injuries before sending patients off-site for treatment

Notify off-site medical facility of injury coming to them for evaluation/treatment

Serve as a resource to patients for personal health issues and concerns

Refer patients to appropriate resources for consultation and information regarding specific medical conditions

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Ensures business is conducted in a timely, confidential, courteous, and professional manner
Knowledge of specific disease and lifestyle related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, stress reduction and chronic conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and the public

LaNesha Harris

Atrium Health

Atrium Health Job ID #6301-118956. Posted job title: Wellness RN, High Point

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About

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.
Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home - including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation.
Atrium Health FloydAtrium Health Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, this hospital provides a certified Chest Pain Center, a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Atrium Health Floyd also is home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has specialty centers for pediatrics, and wound care and hyperbaric therapy.

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About High Point, NC

Cost of Living

The cost of living in High Point, NC is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

High Point experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of around 89°F and lows of 68°F.
Winters are mild with average highs of 51°F and lows of 30°F.

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Transportation

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Demographics

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Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's pollen count.
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High Point offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for its southern cuisine.
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