Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Temp

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Temp at Harris Regional Hospital summary :

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department at Harris Regional Hospital provides critical patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. This temporary full-time position involves utilizing advanced clinical skills and technology to manage a diverse patient population, including those with chest pain and respiratory issues. The RN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional emergency medical services and improve patient outcomes.

Description :

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department

Job Type : Temporary FT | Days

Your experience matters

At Harris Regional Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 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.

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How you'll contribute

You'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.

Department / Unit Summary

Join our team in our 14-bed Emergency Department with a 4 : 1 ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume betweenpatients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.

About our Health System

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed hospital located in Sylva, NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and requirements

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 (BLS) within 30 days and maintain thereafter
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter
• 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

"Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Patient Care, ACLS, PALS, BLS, Critical Thinking, Clinical Skills, Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare