Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (2nd Medical)

Lifepoint Health•Rutherfordton, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System 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 (RN) - 2nd Medical joining our 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. Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
Associate's degree in Nursing required.
Requires critical thinking skills.
Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Handle with care within 4 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Employee supervises others.
Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.