Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care

Memorial Physician Practices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital in North Carolina seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care/Telemetry unit. The role features a 3x12 schedule, night shift (7p-7a), and a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

Holidays and weekends required, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 and advanced monitoring capabilities. Ideal candidates hold a NC or compact RN license, an Associate degree in nursing, and BLS; ACLS and PALS within six months.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina or compact state RN license.
• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• BLS certification required within 30 days; ACLS and PALS within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify nursing needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide age-appropriate and condition-appropriate care.
• Document medical necessity timely and accurately in the chart.
• Develop and revise Interdisciplinary Care Plans for each patient.
• Perform timely QI assessments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Documentation

Care planning

QI assessments

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

RN license (NC or compact)

Tools

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care

$20,000 sign-on bonus for night shift with 2-year commitment

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

Your experience matters

Harris Regional 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 12-bed Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. We are staffed with RNs, CNAs, Telemetry Techs, and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced monitoring technology to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure optimal outcomes for our diverse patient population.

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

Why join us

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 Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

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."