Registered Nurse Cardiology Stepdown

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Asheville location, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You will be part of a collaborative care team, ensuring positive clinical outcomes while serving as an advocate for patients and families.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, RN license, and at least 1 year of experience. The hospital offers advanced cardiac care and is a Magnet® designated facility, emphasizing nursing excellence.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Proven RN experience of at least 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and report patient condition changes.
• Perform medical procedures as ordered.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions and treatments.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient advocacy

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Registered Nurse Cardiology Stepdown today with Mission Hospital.

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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role

• Assess the patient’s condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient’s medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications you will need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1+ years RN experience.

Location and Organization

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The facility is a regional tertiary and quaternary care center and the only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.