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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Registered Nurse - Neurology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWinston-Salem, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
  • An active registered nurse multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided is required.
  • Typically, 1 year of clinical nursing experience is required.
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking are required.
  • Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Proficiency in operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms, is required.
  • The ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday is required.
  • The ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies is required.
  • The ability to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present is required.
  • Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, along with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures, are required.
  • The ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines is required.
  • The ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed, is required.
  • Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
  • The ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions is required.
  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.
  • The ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care is required, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, the ability to assess and interpret patient-status data, and the ability to provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth, telenursing, or virtual modalities must be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where their clients are located and must practice in compliance with the applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
  • Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
  • Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
  • Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
  • Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
  • Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
  • Demonstrate effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution; foster team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
  • Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
  • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
  • Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel, including nurse aides and credentialed medical assistants.
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
  • Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs, as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

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