Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

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

Our response times for stroke cases are significantly below the national average. We utilize advanced SPOT Technology to identify sepsis earlier than traditional methods. Our Enhanced Surgical Recovery program minimizes opioid prescriptions and reduces the likelihood of post-surgical readmissions. As a pioneering learning health system, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery, improving clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams to collaboratively foster a healthier future. We invite you to be part of this mission!

At our facility, nurses are essential to our success. We recognize that each nurse's journey and purpose is distinct. Are you interested in shaping your own nursing career path? Our organization is the ideal place for you! With our extensive resources, nurses can tailor their career trajectories to align with their personal and professional aspirations. We encourage you to apply for the Emergency Room Registered Nurse position today.

Position Summary and Requirements

The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering exceptional, patient-focused care that aligns with departmental needs and adheres to the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working alongside medical professionals and other care team members, the RN provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care by employing established nursing frameworks such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN acts as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to enhance patient experiences and clinical outcomes, thereby contributing to overall departmental success.

Qualifications Needed:

• Experience:
  • Required: Minimum of one year of RN experience.
  • Preferred: Experience in ER/Critical Care or hospital nursing.
• Education:
  • Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program, with completion of the BSN within five years of starting the RN role. Grandfathering is accepted between departments and within our organization. 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: Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure:
  • Must possess and maintain a current RN license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) licensure may apply; licensees should verify with NCBON.
• Certifications:
  • Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI certifications.

Benefits Offered:

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

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support, featuring complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement and savings options , including 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover assistance, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional perks for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary based on location.

Our facility is a community hospital serving several counties and is located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. We operate as a Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds and provide a range of medical specialties, including emergency services, obstetrical care, wound care, cardiac rehabilitation, nuclear medicine, and more.

Our organization has 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.

“The best hospitals prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions deliver care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder

Become part of a team that values every aspect of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Emergency Room Registered Nurse position. Apply now, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

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.