ED RN - Impactful Rural Emergency Care

Lifepoint Health®; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department. Join a rural, 20-bed unit delivering patient-centered emergency care, with a fast-paced, team-oriented culture and self-scheduling.

The role supports care across a wide acuity range, collaborating with providers and inpatient teams to ensure timely assessment, treatment, stabilization and transition of care. Commitment bonuses are available for experienced and new-grad RNs.

Qualifications

• RN license to practice in NC (or multi-state).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and thorough patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions based on assessment findings.
• Provide age- and condition-appropriate nursing care.
• Complete timely documentation supporting medical necessity in the medical record.
• Develop, implement, and revise interdisciplinary care plans for each patient.

Skills

ED nursing

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department. Join a rural, 20-bed unit delivering patient-centered emergency care, with a fast-paced, team-oriented culture and self-scheduling.

The role supports care across a wide acuity range, collaborating with providers and inpatient teams to ensure timely assessment, treatment, stabilization and transition of care. Commitment bonuses are available for experienced and new-grad RNs.