Registered Nurse - Stepdown

Job Summary Provide leadership that facilitates the delivery of professional nursing care for the comfort and well‑being of patients. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and families. Implements medically prescribed interventions. This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus. Responsibilities Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response. Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them. Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology. Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll in a BSN or advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. RNs with 10 years or more of experience are exempt. Preferred Education: Masters in Nursing. Required License/Certifications: Current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply. Must hold BLS Healthcare Provider certificate. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay services, prescription drug & behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation. Dental and vision benefits, life & disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity). Auto & home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well‑being. 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home & auto repair, event planning, and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partners. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. About Mission Hospital Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This flagship hospital is licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital among America’s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020–2023. It holds a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A” and was awarded Magnet® Designation in November 2020. Mission Hospital is a Level II trauma center and hosts Mission Children’s Hospital. It provides open heart, interventional cardiology, and Cyberknife services. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr