Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Care Unit

@ Novant Health
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Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Care Unit

Charlotte, NC
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center offers compassionate, collaborative care. The RN role focuses on respiratory patient care in a 24-bed unit, working with a supportive team to optimize patient health and promote growth during fast-paced shifts.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or higher
  • One year relevant experience
  • Current RN licensure
  • Strong communication skills

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school
  • Experience with respiratory conditions
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Full job description

What We Offer:

Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced Pulmonary Care Unit. As a Registered Nurse, you'll care for patients with complex respiratory and medical conditions while working alongside physicians, respiratory therapists, and an interdisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes.

  • 24-bed Pulmonary Care Unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio (may flex to 1:6)
  • Diverse patient population that allows nurses to build strong pulmonary and acute care expertise
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment with support from respiratory therapists, providers, and care management teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and specialty skill development
What We're Looking For:
  • Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
  • Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • Acute care nursing experience preferred
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
  • Passion for helping patients achieve recovery goals and improve quality of life
What You'll Do:
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Care for patients with COPD, asthma, pneumonia, respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, and other respiratory conditions
  • Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status
  • Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with established standards of care
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
  • Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes optimal health outcomes
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