Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care - PRN

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to provide exceptional patient care. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will join a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. The team operates a 12-bed Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, staffed with RNs, CNAs, Telemetry Techs, and unit secretaries. This unit specializes in care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions, offering a dynamic environment to utilize advanced monitoring technology to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure optimal outcomes for a 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 is required within 30 days of hire
• AHA ACLS and PALS are 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 — 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree