Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit Nights

Med/Surg RN

Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC is seeking a Med/Surg RN to join our team. The registered nurse will hold shift accountability to provide direct care to the patients. Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education. Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of other staff.

Qualifications:

1. Must have current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state.
2. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
3. Current AHA ACLS certification within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.
2. Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.
3. Ability to hear and distinguish heart, lung, and bowel sounds.
4. Ability to reach overhead.
5. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
6. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, leadership and others. Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment and follow-up.
7. Ability to use fine motor skills.
8. Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies.
9. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
10. Ability to remain focused and organized.

EEOC Statement:

Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.