Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $20,000

Comprehensive benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Swain Community Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 14-bed Medical Surgical Unit on the night shift (7p–7a) with a $20,000 sign-on for eligible candidates and a 2-year commitment. 3x12s schedule; holidays and weekends required.

As an RN on our team, you will assess patients, administer treatments, document care, and collaborate on care plans while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Current NC or compact state RN license.
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing program.
• AHA BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to patient condition and age.
• Document medical necessity in the EMR.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Conduct timely QI assessments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Night Shift with a 2-year commitment for eligible candidates

Schedule:3x12s, night shift (7p-7a). Holidays and weekends required.

Your experience matters

Swain Community Hospital 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’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

Join our team in a 14-bed Medical Surgical Unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. With a 6:1 ratio, you will play a crucial role in assessing patient’s needs, administering treatments and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care. This unit utilizes a self-scheduling application.

How you’ll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:

• 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 QI assessments

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 — 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 North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

• AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience 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.

More about Swain Community Hospital

Swain Community Hospitalis a 48-bed critical access hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 75 years. We are proud to be known as a hospital with a longstanding reputation for quality, service, and compassion.

EEOC Statement

“Swain Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swain Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

About Us

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.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 346976
• Job Category Nursing
• Degree Level Associate's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Career Site Category Nursing - Registered Nurse