Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Asheville, NC

Unit Description

The unit is a 34-bed Adult Medical-Surgical unit, focusing on providing high-quality patient care.

Staffing Information

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 6-7 RNs, 3 CNAs, 1 Health Unit Coordinator
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5-7 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1 Health Unit Coordinator

Patient Ratios

Dayshift: 1:4-6 patients

Nightshift: 1:5-7 patients

Equipment and Technology

The unit utilizes Cerner as the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • Telemetry rhythm interpretation capabilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Ability to assess medical-surgical level patients and effectively communicate changes in acuity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Punctuality for work shifts
• Preferred Skills:
  • ACLS certification

Typical Procedures

• Administration of IV fluids
• Tube feeds and PEG feedings
• Administration of IV antibiotics

Team Dynamics

Ideal candidates will have a collaborative attitude and should embrace teamwork, offering assistance to CNAs and fellow nurses as needed.

Required Certifications

• BLS certification

Additional Information

Floating to other medical-surgical units and occasionally to the Emergency Department holding pod may be required.

Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Weekend and Shift Requirements

Eligible candidates must be available for every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per pay period.

Experience Requirement

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.