RN- ICU - Days

Memorial Physician Practices; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their team in Rutherfordton. This role involves delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced medical techniques and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, ensuring that patients receive the best possible support during their recovery. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this organization offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on community health. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

HSA

401(K) retirement plan contributions

Generous Paid Time Off

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Prescription Assistance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance program

Travel and entertainment discount program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of recent acute care experience preferred.
• Current RN license to practice in NC required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and document patient care.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Assessment skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Telemetry systems

Ventilator management

Defibrillation/Cardioversion

Swan Ganz catheters

Job description

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

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

Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities.

To render care to patients who are critically ill, injured or have undergone invasive/complex surgery and require a higher level of care which may include frequent monitoring of vital signs, cardiac status and changes in patient conditions; the use of life supporting systems and/or specialized medications specific to ICU. Collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines to provide quality care while performing in accordance with approved policies and within scope of practice. Supervises and delegates duties to other personnel as indicated.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
2. Documents patient care given.
3. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
4. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
5. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
6. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
7. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
8. Arrhythmia recognition.
9. Participation in Code Blue situations and/or leading the event until physician arrives.
10. Knowledge of various drips.
11. Ventilator management.
12. Defibrillation/Cardioversion.
13. External/temporary pacemakers.
14. Swan Ganz catheters/Arterial lines/CVP monitoring.
15. Moderate sedation.
16. Bedside Monitoring/Telemetry systems.
17. Uses critical thinking skill in performance of all job duties.
18. Analysis of test results.

Minimum Education

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

Required Skills

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. Excellent communication skills. Ability to respond to and perform in emergent situations. Excellent assessment skills.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire; Handle with Care within 4 months of hire.

License:

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

Minimum Work Experience

1-3 years preferred, recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred.

Benefits

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

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 in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. 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!

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