Acute Care Registered Nurse

MEP Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Highlands, NC is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care on inpatient units in a rural acute care setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, and implement evidence-based nursing interventions for acute and post-acute needs.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support patients and families throughout the care continuum, ensuring safety, accurate

Qualifications

• RN licensed or eligible in North Carolina.
• Excellent patient care and communication.
• Ability to work in rural inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop/implement nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and provide prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Support patients and families with acute and post-acute care needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow evidence-based practices.
• Maintain patient safety and respond to emergencies.

Job description

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care on inpatient units in a rural acute care setting. Conduct comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, and deliver evidence-based nursing interventions for acute and post-acute needs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, and support patients and families throughout the care continuum.

Ensure patient safety, maintain accurate and timely documentation, and respond promptly and effectively to emergencies. Uphold professional standards and deliver compassionate care in a close-knit community environment.

Key duties

• Perform patient assessments and develop/implement nursing care plans
• Administer medications and provide prescribed treatments
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
• Support patients and families with acute and post-acute care needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow evidence-based practices
• Maintain patient safety and respond to emergencies