Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Financial protection & PTO

Career growth assistance

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC. The role involves providing exceptional patient care in a full-time capacity, primarily on nights. Responsibilities include patient assessments, initiating nursing interventions, and documentation. Applicants must hold a current RN license, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree. Notable benefits include a $20,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive health coverage. Join a committed team dedicated to making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Responsible for timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Documentation

Quality Improvement assessments

Education

Current state RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS and PALS certification

Job description

Overview

Frye Regional Medical Center 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 are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Position details

Your Role: Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry

Full-time: Nights

Sign-on bonus: $20,000 eligibility

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a

Unit: 24-bed unit

Team & Responsibilities

More About Our Team: Cardiology Procedures; Pre & Post Cardiac Cath patients; Telemetry Monitoring; 4:1 Ratio

How You Will 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

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 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.

More About Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women\'s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

What We Are Looking For

Applicants should have a current state RN license.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

EEOC Statement

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

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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.