RN – Emergency Dept – Days Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity 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’s partnership with Duke LifePointHealthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcarein Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint ventureof Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leadingacademic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcarecompany dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forcesjoined because of the shared interest in collaborating withhospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality,innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePointcombines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence andquality care with LifePoint’s extensive resources and knowledge andexperience operating community hospitals and healthcareorganizations. To render 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 promptly identifiedand addressed. Patients are regularly assessed and reassessed.

Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatmentsare evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessment data. 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 of hireor transfer Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire ortransfer Handle with care within 4 months of hire

Licenses:

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

Minimum Work Experience:

1-3 years, Recent acute care experiencewithin past 3 years 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!