Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department - PRN

Lifepoint Health•Sylva, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department. This is a Part-Time | Variable position. Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. The role is in a 14-bed Emergency Department with a 5:1 ratio. The team includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers. The department handles a wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, and has chest pain accreditation. The average daily volume is between 50-70 patients. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team 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 is required within 30 days of hire.
AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
One year of experience preferred
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.

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