RN-PRN ED

Lifepoint Health®; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an RN-PRN in Rutherfordton, NC. This role involves delivering professional nursing care, collaborating with medical teams, and ensuring quality patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in nursing and relevant certifications. Lifepoint Health values its employees and promotes a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of recent acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and ensure quality patient care.
• Initiate discharge planning with an interdisciplinary approach.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join to apply for the RN-PRN ED role at Lifepoint Health

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. We are dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive services in a caring, professional environment through teamwork among our medical staff and employees.

Our partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare aims to transform healthcare in Rutherford County by combining Duke’s clinical excellence with LifePoint’s extensive resources and experience in community hospitals.

The role involves providing professional nursing care to assigned patients, collaborating with the medical team, and performing activities according to policies and guides. Responsibilities include supervising ancillary personnel and ensuring quality patient care.

Essential Functions:

1. Triage training, recognition of critical presentations such as stroke and chest pain, and use of green/red bags.
2. Medication reconciliation and understanding.
3. Performing IV starts and blood collection.
4. Promptly identifying and addressing patient/family needs; regular assessment and documentation of responses.
5. Initiating discharge planning with an interdisciplinary approach.
6. Providing patient and family education regarding hospitalization, medications, and discharge instructions.
7. Using safe medication practices and documenting outcomes, including responses and side effects.
8. Assisting with orientation and training of others as directed.

Minimum Education:

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

Required Skills:

• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire
• 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 preferred.

Why Join Our Team?

We are committed to meeting healthcare needs and value our employees. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated professionals. If you want a career that cares, are passionate about making a difference, and seek a supportive environment, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity in our candidates: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.