Acute Care Registered Nurse PT

Job Overview

Introduction

This role includes a sign-on bonus contingent upon a two-year commitment to our organization. Please inquire with the recruiter for further details.

Are you looking for daily recognition in your work? Our nursing team is honored for their dedication and compassion towards patients. At our facility, our nurses distinguish us from other healthcare providers. We are currently in search of a Part-Time Acute Care Registered Nurse to become a part of our healthcare community.

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to enhance the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical insurance that covers numerous common services at little to no cost. This includes prescription drug coverage, mental health services, free telemedicine, and complimentary AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your years of service.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on our stock.
• Support for families through fertility and family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, elder care, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support including tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Benefit eligibility may differ by location.

At our facility, nurses are essential to our mission. We understand that each nurse's journey and purpose is distinct. Are you eager to carve out your own nursing career path? Our organization is the perfect place for you! Our extensive network allows nurses to shape their careers in a way that aligns with their lives and fuels their passion for patient care. Consider applying for our Part-Time Acute Care Registered Nurse position today.

Job Responsibilities and Qualifications

The Acute Care Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering exceptional, patient-focused care. Working alongside medical professionals, the RN provides both pre-operative and post-operative nursing support, acting as a patient advocate to ensure an outstanding patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient conditions upon admission and throughout each shift, noting and reporting any changes in status.
• Carry out procedures or tasks as directed by the medical provider.
• Accurately document care provided in the patient's medical record in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
• Stay informed about medications, procedures, and equipment relevant to the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Qualifications Required:

• Experience: Minimum of one year as a registered nurse.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in a hospital or critical care setting.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program, with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of starting the RN role. Grandfathering may be accepted between departments and entities. Exemptions or extensions may be granted by the facility's Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and reported to the CNO Council. Facilities will track exemptions as necessary. RNs with ten or more years of experience are exempt.
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Must possess and maintain current RN licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply; licensees should verify with NCBON.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Our facility is a community hospital serving the regions of Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery, and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, we are a critical access hospital with over 25 beds. We provide a variety of medical specialties, including emergency services, prenatal and postnatal obstetric care, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, nuclear medicine, and walk-in non-emergency care at our facility. Our hospital has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review and has achieved the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The best hospitals will always prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions will deliver care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

Become part of a family that values every phase of your career! We are currently interviewing candidates for the Part-Time Acute Care Registered Nurse position. Apply now, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*Current employees and those who have worked with us within the last six months are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.