Registered Nurse (RN), Med/ Surg - Temp

Memorial Physician Practices; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Medical Surgical Unit. This role involves providing compassionate patient care and performing assessments. Applicants must have current RN licensure and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The position requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work under pressure. This is a temporary assignment with night shifts included.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Education

Current Registered Nurse licensure

AHA Basic Life Support certification

AHA ACLS and PALS certifications

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Schedule: 3x12s, Night Shift (7p-7a), Temporary 13-Week Assignments

Your experience matters Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you\'re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join our team in a 28-bed Medical Surgical Unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. With a 6:1 ratio, you will play a crucial role in assessing patient\'s needs, administering treatments and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care. This department utilizes self-scheduling application.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling 252-481-7515 or via email at [e-mail].

More about Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women\'s care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

Qualifications

What we\'re looking for

Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include:

• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.