Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Wellness programs

Ongoing career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hickory, NC, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Room. This full-time position involves 12-hour night shifts and requires a current RN license and a nursing degree. Responsibilities include patient assessments, initiating nursing interventions, and timely documentation. Enjoy a $20,000 sign-on bonus along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and paid time off. Candidates with one year of experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide age-appropriate care.
• Document medical necessity timely.
• Revise Interdisciplinary Care Plans as needed.
• Conduct quality improvement assessments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Documentation

Care plan management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Current state RN license

Job description

Overview

Your experience matters. Frye Regional Medical Center 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) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Role

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room — Fulltime: Nights. Schedule is 12-hour shifts with Every Other Weekend Required. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is eligible.

How You Will Contribute

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate quality improvement (QI) assessments

Why join us

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

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage with plans starting at just $10 per pay period, plus tailored options for part-time 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 with company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

More About Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care services, including a Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. We have served the Hickory, NC community since 1911 and are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

Qualifications And Requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS within six months of hire
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and is dedicated to Making Communities Healthier.