MBU RNII (FT)

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care.""To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."We are proud to have been voted Ashe's Best Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 - a reflection of our strong culture, dedicated team, and commitment to excellence.When you join Ashe Memorial Hospital, you become part of an award-winning organization recognized as Ashe's Best Hospital, along with honors for Best Surgeon, Physician, Nurse, FNP, Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community - where your work truly matters and your contributions are valued.Come grow with us and help make a large difference in a small community.Hours: 1st shift, days will vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experienceFull time, day shift position in MBU.Minimum Job Qualifications:Experience:Recent critical care or Med/Surg experience required.License/Certifications:Must be licensed a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NC.Current CPR Certification.ACLS Certification obtained within 6 months of hire.PALS Certification preferred.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Monitor Bed Unit RNProvides direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of the RN include (but are not limited to):Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, families and friends.Provide direct, professional nursing care to patients.Maintains a safe and clean working environment.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies.Ensures safe operation of equipment.Prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and treatments specific to MBU.Administers medications by using the electronic health record and scanning process.Documents, monitors and reports symptoms and changes in patient status.Provides patient education of illness/disease and promotes health maintenance and disease prevention.Maintains confidentiality of patient records.Communicates effectively with patients, families and other team members.Performs a head-to-toe assessment and reassessments on all age groups.Interact professionally with patient/family and providesexplanation and verbal reassurance.Formulates and updates an individualized plan of care for each patient.Assumes the role of patient advocate.Complies with protocols, procedures, and policies.Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, rhythm interruption and appropriate treatment.Prioritizes nursing care and uses critical thinking skills.Knowledge of proper dosing and administration of critical medications.Documents all nursing care data concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format.Communicates appropriately and effectively with all hospital staff, visitors, families and physicians.Ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful and emergency situations.Exhibits professionalism at all times, showing respect and dignity to all.Participates with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource and mentor in a professional manner.Participates in special assignments and Quality Improvement projects.Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.****For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.