RN-PRN ED Position Available In Polk, North Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facilitythat offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.

Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a fullrange of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide ourservices in a caring, professional environment through the teamworkof our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional HealthSystem’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing thepieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. DukeLifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University HealthSystem, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, andLifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to MakingCommunities Healthier. These two forces joined because of theshared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcareproviders and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcareservices to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’sunparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care withLifePoint’s extensive resources and knowledge and experienceoperating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. Torender professional nursing care to a group of assigned patientswithin the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and othermembers of the health care team to provide quality patient care.

Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies andguides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillarypersonnel.

Essential Functions:

Triage training, recognition of critical presentation i.e.stroke, chest pain. Use of green/red bags. Medication reconciliation training and understanding. IV starts and blood collection. Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptlyidentified and addressed. Patients are regularly assessed andreassessed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions andtreatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessmentdata. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiates dischargeplanning to meet the discharge care needs of each individualpatient. Provides patient and family education in regard to thehospitalization/admission, medications, and/or in preparation fordischarge. Upon discharge, provides appropriate dischargeinstructions to include follow-up and referral needs. Uses safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) anddocuments outcomes such as patient response to new medication, sideeffects and adverse reactions. Completes medication reconciliationupon admission, transfer and discharge. Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months ofhire or transfer Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hireor transfer Handle with care within 4 months of hire

Licenses:

C urrent RNlicense to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact)license).

Minimum Work Experience:

1-3 years, Recent acute careexperience within past 3 years preferred. Why join our team? We arededicated to providing patients with a full range of services tomeet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are ourmost valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. RutherfordRegional is growing its team of dedicated health careprofessionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares ,are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in asupportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!