RNII (FT)

Ashe Memorial Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading hospital recognized as Ashe's Best Place to Work! As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise will help provide life-saving treatments and support to patients and their families during critical moments. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a small community while working alongside top professionals in the field. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Commitment Bonus up to $15,000

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC with CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Recent emergency or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Document and monitor patient status, ensuring safety and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members for comprehensive care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Infection Control

Education

Registered Nurse License in NC

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022 & 2023! Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, days will vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

Full Time, 12/12 shift in the Emergency Room. ***Eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $15,000 if candidate has previous ED experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

Our Nursing team member’s primary goal is to provide the most remarkable patient experience while providing professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. The Registered Nurse follows the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation of care given. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families while adhering to hospital and departmental policies and nursing standards and practice. The Emergency Department RN provides care for patients with various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-saving conditions.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Recent emergency or critical care experience preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NC.
• Current CPR Certification.
• ACLS Certification obtained during orientation period.
• PALS Certification obtained within 3 months.
• TNCC Certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Emergency Department RN provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of the RN include (but are not limited to):

1. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, families and friends.
2. Provide direct, professional nursing care to patients.
3. Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
4. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies.
5. Ensure safe operation of equipment.
6. Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments specific to ER.
7. Administer medications by using the electronic health record and scanning process.
8. Document, monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient status.
9. Provide patient education of illness/disease and promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
10. Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
11. Communicate effectively with patients, families and other team members.
12. Perform a head-to-toe assessment and reassessments on all age groups.
13. Interact professionally with patient/family and provide explanation and verbal reassurance.
14. Formulate and update an individualized plan of care for each patient.
15. Assume the role of patient advocate.
16. Comply with protocols, procedures, and policies.
17. Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, rhythm interruption and appropriate treatment.
18. Prioritize nursing care and use critical thinking skills.
19. Knowledge of proper dosing and administration of critical medications.
20. Document all nursing care data concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format.
21. Communicate appropriately and effectively with all hospital staff, visitors, families and physicians.
22. Ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful and emergency situations.
23. Exhibit professionalism at all times, showing respect and dignity to all.
24. Participate with orientation and training of new personnel and act as a resource and mentor in a professional manner.
25. Participate in special assignments and Quality Improvement projects.
26. Comprehend the triage process and can quickly and accurately prioritize acuity of the patient based on physical, psychological and social needs.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.