Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg
Harris Regional Hospital - A Duke LifePoint Hospital · Sylva, NC · 4 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$10/hrFull-time
About the role
Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed acute care hospital in Western North Carolina, part of LifePoint Health. The position is on a 28‑bed Medical Surgical Unit with a 6:1 patient‑to‑nurse ratio, working alongside physicians, advanced practitioners, RNs and CNAs. The unit uses a self‑scheduling application and emphasizes collaborative, evidence‑based care.
Responsibilities
- 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 accurate 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
Requirements
- Active North Carolina or compact state RN license (must be updated to new Primary State of Residence if relocating)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
- AHA ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in nursing required; BSN preferred
- One year of experience preferred
Skills
- Critical thinking and decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – medical plans starting at $10 per pay period
- Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid family leave; paid time off
- Financial & 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, discount programs)
- Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Pay
$10,000 sign‑on bonus for new graduate RNs; $15,000 sign‑on bonus for experienced RNs who commit to a 2‑year term (eligible candidates).
Schedule
Full‑time, day shift: 3×12‑hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Rotating weekends and holidays required. Self‑scheduling application available.