RN - Emergency Dept - Days

LifePoint Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN for the Emergency Department. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate nursing care to patients, collaborating closely with a skilled healthcare team. Your responsibilities will include triaging patients, administering medications, and ensuring a seamless discharge process. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive community environment, where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to join a team committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Prescription Assistance

Income protection programs

Employee Assistance program

Discounts for travel and entertainment

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1-3 years of recent acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Educate patients and families about care and discharge needs.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Job Title: RN- Emergency Dept - Days (7462-9482)

Company: Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Our partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is transforming healthcare in Rutherford County. This collaboration combines Duke’s expertise in clinical excellence with LifePoint's extensive resources to provide high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities.

Job Summary: To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. Collaborates with medical staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Triage training and recognition of critical presentations (e.g., stroke, chest pain).
• Medication reconciliation training and understanding.
• IV starts and blood collection.
• Identify and address patient/family care needs and problems promptly. Regularly assess and reassess patients. Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments.
• Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiate discharge planning to meet the discharge care needs of each patient.
• Provide patient and family education regarding hospitalization/admission, medications, and preparation for discharge. Give appropriate discharge instructions, including follow-up and referral needs.
• Use safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) and document outcomes such as patient response to new medication, side effects, and adverse reactions. Complete medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Assist with orientation and training of others as directed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Required Skills:

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Handle with care within 4 months of hire.

Licenses:

Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).

Minimum Work Experience: 1-3 years, with recent acute care experience within the past 3 years preferred.

Benefits: Wide range of benefits options including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, HSA, 401(K), Paid Time Off, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Prescription Assistance, Income protection programs, Employee Assistance program, and discounts for travel and entertainment.

Why Join Our Team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

Location: NC-Rutherfordton

Schedule: Full-time