Registered Nurse - PT - Nights - ER

Transylvania Regional Hospital; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, NC seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with established nursing models. The RN collaborates with medical providers and care teams to advocate for patients and families throughout the care process.

The role emphasizes timely documentation, proactive responsiveness to patient needs, and clear patient education on conditions, treatment plans, medications and

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding for patients/families/caregivers.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.

Job description

Join Our Team at Transylvania Regional Hospital!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients? At Transylvania Regional Hospital, our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family in the Emergency Department.

About Our Emergency Department:

Transylvania Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital located in the beautiful town of Brevard, North Carolina. Our Emergency Department features a 16-bed unit, including 4 vertical chairs. Additionally, we have 4 regular treatment rooms that can be converted into behavioral health rooms. We provide acute care to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging from chest pain and abdominal pain to broken bones and infections.

What Sets Us Apart:

Our unit stands out due to the dedication and commitment of our team. We focus on patient care, community involvement, and exceptional patient experiences during emergencies. We have a strong, positive culture where teamwork is key. We seek candidates who are flexible, willing to take on various roles, and fit seamlessly into our collaborative environment. Transylvania Regional Hospital boasts longevity in leadership and a solid, community-centric approach, making it an excellent place to work.

Why Join Us?

We believe in nurturing the growth and development of our staff, offering a supportive environment for career advancement. Our revamped process includes shadowing experiences and peer interviews to ensure a good fit for our team. We consider team preferences for interview scheduling, providing a supportive process for candidates.Join Transylvania Regional Hospital and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care to our community.

Benefits

Transylvania Regional 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Transylvania Regional Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

What qualifications you will need: