Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical to join our 2nd Medical Unit, an 18-bed team providing care for a wide range of adult medical patients. The role emphasizes collaboration, patient advocacy, and high-quality care in a supportive environment.

The RN will perform assessments, administer medications, document care, educate patients, and participate in discharge planning and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
• Associate's degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 2+ years of Med Surg RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments.
• Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Employee supervises others.
• Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Skills

Assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Supervising others

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Schedule:PRN Days 7am-7pm; Minimum of 2 shifts per 6-week period required.

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aRegistered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgicaljoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our 2nd Medical Unit is an 18-bed unit caring for a wide variety of adult medical patients, with occasional surgical patients as census and care needs require. The team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a caring, professional environment. Nurses are backed by strong leadership, approachable support, and a team dynamic that values communication, teamwork, and making a difference together.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgicalwho excels in this role:

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments.
• Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Employee supervises others.
• Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period-tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Applicants should have a current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2+ years of Med Surg RN experience required.

Additional requirements include:

• Requires critical thinking skills.
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Handle with care within 4 months after hire date.

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the support and resources of a national healthcare network with the close-knit feel of a community hospital. Through our partnership with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, we are strengthening quality, expanding access to physician expertise and specialists, and investing in resources that help transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and helping build healthier communities.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."