Overview
*Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg*
*Schedule:*2x12s, Days (7a-7p), Temporary 13-Week Assignment
*Your experience matters *
Swain Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
*More about our team *
Join our team in a 14-bed Medical Surgical Unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. With a 6:1 ratio, you will play a crucial role in assessing patient’s needs, administering treatments and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care. This unit utilizes a self-scheduling application.
*How you’ll contribute*
A*Registered Nurse (RN)*who excels in this role:
• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
*Why join us *
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.
*Connect with a Recruiter*
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact*Adelaide*by texting/calling*252-481-7515*or via email at*Adelaide.Bethea@lpnt.net.*
*More about Swain Community Hospital*
Swain Community Hospital is a 48-bed critical access hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 75 years. We are proud to be known as a hospital with a longstanding reputation for quality, service, and compassion.
*What we’re looking for *
Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include:
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*EEOC Statement*
“Swain Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Swain Community Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *Registered Nurse (RN) – Swain Med/Surg – Temp *
**Location:** *NC-Bryson City*
**Requisition ID:** *7463-13241*
