RN- 4th Surgical – Nights Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus 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 Health System includes the following:

Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care,Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase FamilyCare, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, RutherfordUrology, Rutherford Children’s Care, Premier Women’s Care, TheMammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates. As a part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, our community hospital isbeing supported with more resources than ever before. Duke LifePoint combines Duke University Health System’sunparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality and patientsafety with LifePoint Health’s financial resources and extensiveoperational experience making our hospital even stronger. Duke LifePoint Healthcare’s pledge to our hospital and thecommunities we serve is quality, expertise and commitment. Quality is the cornerstone of Duke LifePoint, and it is the centralfocus of everything the organization and our hospital strive toachieve. Duke LifePoint pledges to bring a wealth of expertise and resourcesto strengthen the already excellent care our hospital delivers. And, Duke LifePoint’s commitment is to work collaboratively withour hospital to make our community healthier by strengthening localhealthcare delivery for the future. Essential Functions Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments includephysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities,educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planningneeds. Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient. Employee supervises others. Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

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

Nursingpreferred Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required Handle with care within 3 months of hire

Licenses:

Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state(compact) license).

Minimum Work Experience:

1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within past 3years preferred Benefits – Wide range of benefits options! Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental,and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that giveyou the coverage that best fits your needs. HSA 401(K) retirement plan contributions Generous Paid Time Off Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Prescription Assistance with OptumRx Income protection programs for the entire family such as lifeinsurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional,legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.

Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoyyour time away from work. Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range ofservices to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe ouremployees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal.

Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health careprofessionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, arepassionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportiveenvironment in a close-knit community, apply today!