Registered Nurse Medical Cardiology Stepdown

Mission Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina. The hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

About the role

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in the Medical Cardiology Stepdown unit. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care and serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
• Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program with a requirement to obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire date into RN position. RNs with 10 years or more of experience are exempt.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply; licensee should confirm with NCBON.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Master’s in Nursing.
• Preferred Certifications: National Certification in area of specialty.
• Preferred Experience: One year of hospital nursing experience.

Benefits

Mission Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of colleagues:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other discount programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.