Med​/Surg RN; PRN - Nights

Med/Surg RN (PRN) – Nights

Ashe Memorial Hospital – Join us as a Med/Surg RN (PRN) – Nights.

Hours:

2nd shift, days will vary; PRN, 12‑hour night shift position in Med/Surg.

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.” Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023 & 2024. This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Our Nursing team member’s primary goal is to provide the most remarkable patient experience while providing professional nursing services and patient care in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. The Registered Nurse follows the nursing process, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation of care given. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families while adhering to hospital and departmental policies and nursing standards and practice.

• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, families and friends.
• Provide direct, professional nursing care to patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Administer medications by using the electronic health record and scanning process.
• Document, monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient status.
• Provide patient education on illness/disease and promote health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and other team members.
• Perform a head‑to‑toe assessment and reassessments on all age groups.
• Interact professionally with patient/family and provide explanation and verbal reassurance.
• Formulate and update an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Assume the role of patient advocate.
• Comply with protocols, procedures, and policies.
• Document all nursing care data concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner, using the appropriate format.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with all hospital staff, visitors, families and physicians.
• Be flexible, organized and function under stressful and emergency situations.
• Exhibit professionalism at all times, showing respect and dignity to all.
• Participate with orientation and training of new personnel and act as a resource and mentor in a professional manner.
• Participate in special assignments and Quality Improvement projects.

• We accept new graduates.

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NC.
• Current BLS Certification.

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 will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer, 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 are 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.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.

All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.