RN - Operating Room (OR)

RN - Operating Room (OR)

Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health’s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, identifying the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an A, nationally recognizing Mission Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020, the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards.

We are the region’s referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Children’s Hospital the region’s only children’s hospital, including a pediatric emergency room providing 30 pediatric subspecialists. We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes.

Unit Information:

Unit: 4 West Adult Med Surg

Location: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Floor: 4th Floor Elevator A

Building: Mission Main Entrance # 4

General Information:

Number of Beds: 34

Type of staff:

Day Shift: 1 Charge, 6-7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 HUC

Night Shift: 1 Charge, 5-7 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1 HUC

Patient Ratios:

Day Shift: 1: 4-6

Night Shift: 1: 5-7

EMR: Cerner

Typical hiring profile:

Skill Set:

Must have: Telemetry rhythm capabilities, critical thinking, time management, able to assess med surg level patients and alert Charge RN / Manager / Rapid Response / Provider when acuity level changes. Good communication. On time for work shifts.

Preferred or nice to have: ACLS

List typical procedures performed on unit(s): IV fluids, tube feeds, PEG feedings, IV antibiotics

Best personality fit: Team player. Nurses should be willing to help CNAs and other nurses

Required Certifications: BLS

Floating Area(s): Other med surg units, occasionally, in the holding Pod of ED

Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Navy Blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies:

Attend huddles at 0650 AM shift or 1850 PM shift. Must clock out and in for Meal breaks. Must clock in no earlier than 0638 or 1838 depending on shift.

Weekends and On call (if any): Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts a pay period.

No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason: Contractor Replacement Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91