Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mission Hospital; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Sign-on bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina invites applications for a Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse.

You will assess patient conditions at admission and during each shift, perform procedures, document care, and administer prescribed medications in a high-acuity unit.

We require ADN; RN license in NC; BLS; 1 year RN experience; BSN preferred; sign-on bonus offered. Comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• One year of RN experience.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in NC (eNLC may apply).
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 monitors response.

Skills

RN experience

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!** This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates

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 monitors response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

What qualifications you will need

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

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits
• for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including
• free counseling
• and referral servicesTime away from work
• programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings 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 counselingEducation
• support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional 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 discountsLearn more about Employee BenefitsNote:
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission 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. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderJoin a family that cares about every stage in your career!

We are interviewing candidates for our Pulmonary Stepdown Registered Nurse opening.

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.