Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg - PRN

Swain-Community-Hospital

Bryson City (NC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Swain Community Hospital in North Carolina is seeking an RN to join a 14-bed Medical Surgical Unit. You will assess patients, administer treatments, and collaborate with physicians and a team of nurses to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role offers day shifts, with PRN/on‑call responsibilities and opportunities for professional development within a supportive hospital environment that values compassionate care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Active North Carolina RN license or compact state license.
Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) within 30 days of hire.
ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.
One year of experience preferred.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
Identify and initiate nursing interventions.
Provide patient care appropriate to condition and age.
Document medical necessity in the medical record.
Complete and revise Interdisciplinary Care Plans for each patient.
Conduct timely QA assessments.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Nursing interventions

Patient care

Documentation

Care planning

Quality improvement

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Schedule:12-hour shifts, PRN - as needed. Day shift (7a-7p), holidays and weekends included.

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.

Licenses: Active North Carolina or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

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.

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