Registered Nurse (RN) PCU/Telemetry - PRN
About The Position
Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU/Telemetry. This is a PRN position with 12-hour shifts, as needed, during the day (7a-7p). Holidays and weekends may be required. Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join our team in a 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. We are staffed with RNs, CNAs, Telemetry Techs, and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced cardiac monitoring technology to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure optimal outcomes for our diverse patient population.
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
- 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
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
- 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
- Access to our 54,000 sq. ft. Health and Fitness Center
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
