Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho

HCA Healthcare•Asheville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the standards of practice for the applicable state and specialty. Working collaboratively with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports the organization’s mission and values to promote a positive patient experience and clinical outcomes. The role includes assessing patients at admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in status, carrying out provider orders, documenting care, administering medications and monitoring responses, addressing patient needs, and educating patients and their support networks about conditions, treatment, medications, side effects, and follow-up care.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program with a BSN obtained within five years of hire into the RN position. RNs with 10 or more years of experience are exempt.
Current registered nurse licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing; an eNLC license may apply, and the licensee should confirm with NCBON.
BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.
National certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Assess patients at admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in their condition.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action if an unintended response occurs.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve concerns.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for eligible new hires who commit to two years; prior employees must have been separated from Mission for at least six months to be re-eligible.
Relocation bonus for eligible candidates.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.