Registered Nurse (RN)

MEP Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a rural critical access hospital. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for inpatient and emergency patients, while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.

The role requires current RN licensure, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing required.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for inpatient and emergency patients.
• Coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and document care activities accurately.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and support safe transitions of care.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement in health management.
• Precept new staff and uphold quality and safety standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a close-knit community setting.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure (North Carolina)

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in a rural critical access hospital, providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for inpatient and emergency patients.


• Coordinate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.


• Administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and document care activities accurately.


• Respond promptly to emergencies and support safe transitions of care.


• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and engagement in health management.


• Precept new staff and uphold quality and safety standards.


• Contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment within a close-knit community setting.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure.


• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, rural healthcare setting.