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Nurse Residency AdventHealth Polk, NC

AdventHealth

Columbus, NCFull-time$31.96–50.62/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$31.96–50.62/hr
Location
Columbus, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse License, requiredBLS Certification, requiredAssociate's degree, required

Job overview

The Nurse Residency role at AdventHealth Polk provides nursing care for patients, including assessments, individualized care planning, interventions, and follow-up. The nurse applies knowledge of diagnoses, procedures, medications, and equipment; follows regulatory, infection-prevention, and medication-safety standards; and communicates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The posting describes a Clinical Ladder Program with voluntary participation and potential salary increases based on eligibility and advancement criteria.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Applications, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredMultitasking, requiredNursing Care, requiredTeamwork, requiredCommunication, requiredProblem Solving, requiredEKG Competency, requiredLearning Management Systems, requiredEducational Needs Integration, requiredEvidence-Based Practices, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredProject Management, requiredCollaboration, requiredCustomer Relations, requiredMatrix Management, requiredCustom Reporting, requiredLeadership, requiredInitiative, requiredSelf-Direction, requiredAdult Learning Principles, nice to haveEducation Administration, nice to haveHTML, nice to haveSharePoint, nice to haveNetworking, nice to haveIT, nice to haveComputer Hardware, nice to haveProject Management Software, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate's of Nursing, requiredBachelor's of Nursing, nice to haveRegistered Nurse License, requiredBLS Certification, requiredNew RN Graduate or Under One Year Experience, requiredCNA, Student Nurse Tech, Triage Tech, or EMT Experience, nice to haveAcute Care Volunteer Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 101 HOSPITAL DR City: COLUMBUS State: North Carolina Postal Code: 28722 Job Description:

Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.

Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

Applies knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population. Adheres to all pertinent regulatory standards, follows strict infection prevention precautions, and ensures medication safety. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team. Abides by nationally recognized standards and code of ethics, participating in practice changes, process improvement initiatives, and completion of all required education. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department, exhibiting a desire to learn, teach, mentor, and advance nursing skills. Completes timely assessments including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, such as signs of abuse or neglect. Makes appropriate decisions and implements interventions based on nursing diagnoses according to patients' actual or potential health conditions or needs. Sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care. Prioritizes and completes follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying plans of care as needed. Assesses and interprets diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes. Utilizes appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with patients to their level of understanding. Promotes an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
  • Ability to work as a team player within a unit
  • Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills
  • EKG competency testing (based on facility/unit requirement)
  • BLS from American Heart Association obtained within 6 months of hire
  • New RN graduate or Registered Nurse with < 1-year experience
  • Previous work as a CNA, Student Nurse Tech, Triage Tech, or EMT in an acute care setting is preferred but not
  • Volunteer experience in an acute care setting is [Preferred]
  • Current BLS from American Heart Association [Preferred]
  • Working knowledge of principles of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Ability to integrate the organizational educational needs into an LMS using industry and evidence-based best practices
  • Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, Snagit, and Visio
  • Demonstrated project management, collaboration, and customer relation skills
  • Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals
  • Ability to use tools provided to generate custom reports based on specified business requirements
  • Solid leadership skills, initiative, and self-direction
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and education administration processes [Preferred]
  • Basic understanding of HTML and SharePoint [Preferred]
  • Familiarity with networking, IT, and computer hardware terminology [Preferred]
  • Knowledge of Project Management practices and software (MS Project, or other PM tools) [Preferred]

Education:

  • Associate's of Nursing [Required]
  • Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Field of Study:

  • N/A

Work Experience:

  • N/A

Additional Information:

  • Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$31.96 - $50.62 Applications are accepted on an on-going basis

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

How this job compares

Set against the 28,941 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$31.96–50.62/hr
  • North Carolina median$33–42/hr575 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–45/hr13,013 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $41.29/hr, is 9% above the North Carolina median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the middle half of Nurse hourly ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,062 open Nurse jobs in North Carolina and 28,941 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (12,083 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 7,565 of the 28,941 open Nurse jobs (26%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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