Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg - PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Free gym memberships

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Med/Surg unit in Sylva, North Carolina. The role requires compassionate care for patients, with a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio. Responsibilities include performing assessments, initiating interventions, and documenting care plans.

Requirements include a current RN license, an Associate’s degree, and specific certifications within designated time frames. Lifepoint offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide tailored care to the patient’s condition and age.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Effective work in high-stress environments

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

Schedule: PRN, As Needed Nights (7p-7a).

About the Role

As a Registered Nurse on a 28‑bed Medical Surgical Unit, you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside physicians, advanced practitioners, registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. Working with a 6:1 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, you will assess patient needs, administer treatments, and ensure safety and comfort in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care tailored to the patient’s condition and age.
• Document medical necessity in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Conduct timely and accurate QI assessments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) with company match.
• Well‑being programs: free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
• Preferred: One year of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and work effectively in a high‑stress environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

‘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.’