Acute Care Registered Nurse

DayToDay Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health in Highlands, NC is seeking an Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care on inpatient units within a critical access, rural mountain hospital setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and document care using evidence-based standards while supporting patients and families across acute and post-acute needs.

Qualifications

• RN licensure with current state clearance
• Experience delivering acute care in inpatient settings
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Strong communication with patients, families, and team members
• Ability to coordinate care within interdisciplinary teams
• Accurate documentation and medication administration
• Preparedness to respond effectively to emergencies

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough nursing assessments and develop/implement nursing care plans
• Administer medications and provide prescribed treatments safely and accurately
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team
• Maintain patient safety, respond to emergencies, and report changes in condition
• Ensure accurate, complete documentation using evidence-based standards
• Provide compassionate education and support to patients and families

Skills

RN licensure

Acute care experience

Evidence-based care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Emergency response

Job description

Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care on inpatient units in a critical access, rural mountain hospital setting. Deliver comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, and support patients and families across acute and post-acute needs.

Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care on inpatient units in a critical access, rural mountain hospital setting. Deliver comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, and support patients and families across acute and post-acute needs.

Key Duties

• Perform thorough nursing assessments and develop/implement nursing care plans
• Administer medications and provide prescribed treatments safely and accurately
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team
• Maintain patient safety, respond to emergencies, and report changes in condition
• Ensure accurate, complete documentation using evidence-based standards
• Provide compassionate education and support to patients and families

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong acute care clinical judgment
• Ability to deliver evidence-based care and prioritize patient needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, and coordination skills
• Detail-oriented documentation and medication administration accuracy
• Comfort with emergency response and maintaining a safe patient environment