Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid family leave

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, North Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will coordinate both pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the best patient experience through collaboration with medical providers.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of RN experience and will hold an Associate degree in nursing. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement support, are available.

Qualifications

• One year of RN experience required.
• Hospital nursing experience preferred.
• Must have current licensure as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift.
• Perform procedures as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document care in the patient medical record.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation skills

Knowledge of medical procedures

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Medical equipment

Job description

Strong staffing support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Mission Hospital, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What you will do in this role

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: One year of RN experience
• Preferred Experience: Hospital nursing experience
• Required Education: Associate degree in nursing (ADN)
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN)
• Required License: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON
• Required Certification: BLS Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certification: National Certification in area of specialty

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Location

Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. The hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.