What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- Emergency Dept position at Rutherford Regional Health System?
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
Our partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse who can provide professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. The successful candidate will collaborate with the medical staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triage training and recognition of critical presentation, including stroke and chest pain
- Medication reconciliation training and understanding
- IV starts and blood collection
- Identifying and addressing patient/family care needs and problems
- Initiating discharge planning to meet individual patient needs
- Providing patient and family education on hospitalization, medications, and discharge instructions
- Utilizing safe medication practices and documenting outcomes
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer
- Handle with Care within 4 months of hire
Licenses:
- Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state compact license)
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package, including HSA, 401(K), and generous Paid Time Off
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
- Income protection programs, including life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance program at no cost to you, providing emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support
- Free travel and entertainment discount program
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates who share our values. If you are passionate about changing lives and working in a supportive environment, apply today!
