Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg

Memorial Physician Practices; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement package

Mental health services

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Med/Surg team in Sylva, NC. The role involves providing compassionate care in a collaborative environment, managing a 6:1 patient ratio, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Requirements include a current RN license, an associate's degree, and AHA certifications. The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits including a $15,000 sign-on bonus for Day Shift.

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess a current Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 30 days.
• One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate patient assessments and identify needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide age-appropriate care.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school

Current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Job Type: Full Time | Days

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Day Shift with a 2-year commitment

Schedule: 3x12s, Day Shift (7a-7p). Weekends and Holidays Required.

Your experience matters

More about our team

Join our team in a 28-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 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 department utilizes self-scheduling application.

How you'll 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 QI assessments

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 North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• 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.

EEOC Statement

"Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."