Description:

Registered Nurse (RN), Neuroscience Unit
Fulltime Nights

$20,000 Sign on Bonus eligible

Your experience matters

At Frye Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, youAtilde;#131;#130;not;re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, youAtilde;#131;#130;not;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.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jennifer Gold by texting 814-283-5450 or email: Jennifer.gold@lpnt.net

How youAtilde;#131;#130;not;ll contribute

YouAtilde;#131;#130;not;ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Atilde;#131;#154;. $20,000 sign on bonus with 2-year commitment

Atilde;#131;#154;. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

Atilde;#131;#154;. Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

Atilde;#131;#154;. Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

Atilde;#131;#154;. Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

Atilde;#131;#154;. Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

Atilde;#131;#154;. Professional development and growth opportunities

Department/Unit Summary

3 12 hour shifts

6:45a-7:00p

6:45p-7:00a

Neuro/Ortho experience preferred

20 bed unit

Patient population is spine/neck/head surgery, stroke and seizure

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

JOB SUMMARY

To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients (primarily neuroscience and spine patients) within the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to provide high quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guidelines. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to support personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed 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 patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Employee supervises others. Assists with orientation and training of others as directed and other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and prevention.

Maintains hospital and clinic standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of role or practice.

Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Participates in patient rounding. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and the TJC standards and or standards from other accrediting bodies.

About our Health System
Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355- bed acute hospital located in Hickory NC and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthierAtilde;#131;#154; with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneAtilde;#131;#130;not;your experience matters.

Qualifications:

Qualifications and requirements

Minimum Education AssociateAtilde;#131;#130;not;s degree required;

BachelorAtilde;#131;#130;not;s degree preferred Required Skills

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.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) NIH Stroke scale required within 3 months of hire or transfer into the position.

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

Minimum Work Experience 1-3 years preferred (although new graduates are accepted) and recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred.

EEOC Statement

Atilde;#131;#130;not;Aring;Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.Atilde;#131;#130;not;