Acute Care Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

This role offers a sign-on bonus contingent upon a two-year commitment to our organization. Please inquire with the recruiter for further information.

As the largest private employer of Registered Nurses in the country, we take pride in the confidence placed in us by over 100,000 nurses. We are dedicated to fostering a safe and high-quality environment for patient care. This commitment is reflected in the fact that more than 80% of our facilities have received an A or B safety grade from Leapfrog, rank among the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes according to Health Grades, or have been recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence institutions. We invite you to join our team!

Position Overview and Qualifications

This department encompasses a mix of Med/Surg, Progressive Care, and ICU patients.

The Acute Care Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering exceptional, patient-focused care. Working alongside medical professionals, the RN provides both pre-operative and post-operative nursing services, acting as a patient advocate to ensure an outstanding experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient conditions upon admission and throughout each shift, noting and reporting any changes in status.
• Carry out procedures or tasks as directed by the medical provider.
• Accurately document care provided in the patient's medical record in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
• Stay informed about medications, procedures, and equipment relevant to the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Qualifications Required:

• Experience: Minimum of one year as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferred Experience: Significant experience in a hospital setting.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program, with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of starting the RN role. Grandfathering is accepted between departments and entities. Exemptions or extensions may be granted by the facility's Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and reported to the CNO Council. Facilities will track exemptions as necessary. RNs with ten or more years of experience are exempt.
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) licenses may apply; candidates should verify with the NCBON.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and CPI are required.

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing resources, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs, including paid time off, family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement and savings options, featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan aid, certification assistance, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional perks for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal support, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

Our organization, located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, serves the communities of Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery, and upper McDowell counties. We operate as a Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds, offering a range of medical specialties including emergency services, obstetrical care, wound care, cardiac rehabilitation, and more.

We have been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. Recently, we invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join us in making a significant impact in the healthcare industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is currently reviewing applications for the Acute Care Registered Nurse position. Apply today to help advance the nursing profession.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*Current employees and those who have worked with us within the last six months are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.