About this opportunity
Lifepoint Health® lists this Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (4th Surgical) opportunity in rutherfordton, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview
Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg, you will play a vital role in making communities healthier.
Schedule
Night shift, rotate weekends.
Responsibilities
Completes initial and ongoing assessments.
Assessment includes physical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care abilities, educational, age‑appropriate, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
Documents patient care provided.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
Supervises others and assists with orientation and training of staff as directed.
Benefits
Sign‑On Bonus: $20,000.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage – with plans starting at $10 per pay period – tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match.
Employee Well‑Being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Qualifications and Requirements
Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi‑state compact license).
Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
1–3 years of acute care experience; recent experience within the past 3 years preferred.
Requires critical thinking skills.
Decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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EEOC Statement
Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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Worksite address
rutherfordton, NC, 28139, US
Who can apply
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