Registered Nurse

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver evidence-based care in a rural critical access hospital, covering inpatient and emergency patients. You will assess patient needs, implement care plans, and coordinate with physicians.

This role emphasizes patient education, safe transitions, and mentorship of colleagues, with a focus on quality and safety. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a small-community setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered care across diverse acuity levels.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Competence in medication administration, monitoring, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs; develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications, monitor patient status, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and provide timely, appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and self-management.
• Support safe transitions of care and uphold quality and safety standards.
• Precept and mentor others when needed; foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Patient-centered care

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a rural critical access hospital for inpatient and emergency patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs; develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications, monitor patient status, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and provide timely, appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and self-management.
• Support safe transitions of care and uphold quality and safety standards.
• Precept and mentor others when needed; foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered care across diverse acuity levels.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Competence in medication administration, monitoring, and emergency response.