Registered Nurse, 2nd Medical

Lifepoint Health•Rutherfordton, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) on the 2nd Medical Unit provides care for a wide variety of adult medical patients, with occasional surgical patients as census and care needs require. The 18-bed unit has a collaborative and supportive team focused on high-quality care, communication, and teamwork. Nurses receive leadership and team support in a professional, caring environment. The RN conducts initial and ongoing assessments; implements and documents patient care; administers medications, collects specimens, and performs clinical treatments. The nurse monitors and communicates patient conditions, assists with activities of daily living, coordinates care and transitions across disciplines, educates patients and families, and advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The role also includes supervising others and assisting with orientation and training as directed. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every third weekend. The position is eligible for a commitment bonus of $20,000 for experienced RNs and $10,000 for new graduate RNs.

Requirements

Current RN license to practice in North Carolina, either NC licensure or a multi-state compact license.
Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Critical thinking skills.
Decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Handle with Care certification within four months after hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
One to three years of experience preferred.
Recent acute care experience within the past three years preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and ongoing assessments, including physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, age-appropriate, cultural, and discharge-planning assessments.
Implement the plan of care, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
Document patient care provided.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, transfers, discharge, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
Supervise others.
Assist with orientation and training of others as directed.

Benefits

Commitment bonus: $20,000 for experienced RNs and $10,000 for new graduate RNs.
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 coverage.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.