What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Temp position at Harris Regional Hospital?
Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department
Job Type: TEMP FT | Nights, 13-Week Assignment
Your experience matters
At Harris Regional Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling 252-481-7515 or via email at Adelaide.Bethea@lpnt.net
How you’ll contribute
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
Department/Unit Summary
Join our team in our 14-bed Emergency Department with a 4:1 ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume between 50-70 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.
About our Health System
Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed hospital located in Sylva, NC, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include:
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and maintain thereafter
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire and maintain thereafter
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran