Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Lifepoint Health•Sylva, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Harris Regional Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its surgical department. The department includes a 14-bed Pre-Op unit, a five-bay PACU and eight operating rooms. Nurses may gain experience across General Surgery, OB/GYN, Ortho/Sports Medicine, ENT, Cataracts, Pain, Podiatry, Urology, Bronchoscopies, Endoscopy, Dental Extractions and Pediatric Dental Restorations. Services also include Outpatient Infusion and Pre-anesthesia Testing. The position is full-time on day shifts, with 8-hour and 10-hour shift options. Listed hours are 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.; call may be required. A sign-on bonus is offered to qualified candidates: $10,000 for new graduate RNs and $15,000 for experienced RNs, with a two-year commitment. The Registered Nurse performs patient assessments, identifies needs, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and provides care suited to the patient's condition and age. The RN documents medical necessity in the medical record, completes and revises each patient's Interdisciplinary Care Plan, and performs timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Requirements

Current North Carolina or compact-state Registered Nurse license.
Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Provide care appropriate to the patient's condition and age.
Complete timely and appropriate medical-necessity documentation in the medical record.
Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
Life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Mental, physical and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for new graduate RNs and $15,000 for experienced RNs for qualified candidates, with a two-year commitment.