Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (4th Surgical)

Rutherford Regional Health System; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg. In this role, you will complete assessments and collaborate across disciplines to facilitate patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a current RN license in NC, an Associate's degree in Nursing, and preferably some acute care experience. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state license).
• 1-3 years recent acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Performs plan of care intervention including medication administration.
• Collaborates with care team for patient needs.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

Schedule: Night shift, rotate weekends

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 a Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg joining 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.

What You'll Contribute

• 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

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical 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. 1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred.

• 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 of hire.

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.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.