Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department - Temp

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department. This is a temporary position with a 13-week assignment, offering a 3x12s Day Shift (7a-7p) schedule. Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. Joining this team means embracing a mission dedicated to making communities healthier. The Emergency Department is a 14-bed unit with a 5:1 patient ratio, staffed by RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, fostering a collaborative environment. The department handles a variety of patient needs, including abdominal pain and shortness of breath, and is proud of its chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume of 50-70 patients, this role offers the chance to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire
• AHA ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire
• 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

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience 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
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave
• Paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Free gym memberships
• Virtual care appointments
• Mental health services
• Discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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