Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Lifepoint Health • Sanford, NC

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on the Medical/Surgical team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Our Medical/Surgical Team is proud to offer a dynamic and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. Our Medical/Surgical Unit features 30 beds and a collaborative team which includes RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and a dedicated unit secretary. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6, and CNAs support care with a 1:10 ratio, ensuring a balanced workload and strong teamwork. We also have a Telemetry Technician stationed on the Med/Surg unit, just outside the nursing station, who monitors all patients on telemetry or cardiac monitors across our inpatient units and Emergency Department, providing an extra layer of safety and support.
How you’ll contribute
A Registered Nurse who excels in this role:
Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current North Carolina state or compact state RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS is required within 90 days of hire
• Associate’s degree in nursing is required (Bachelor’s degree is preferred)

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience in a health care setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree