Position Type: Part-time, exempt Compensation: Up to $165,000 annually Job Location: In person Job Highlights 6-Hour Shifts Daily: Short, balanced workdays. Flexible Schedules: Work around your life. No On-Call: Free weekends No Overnight Requirements Supportive Community: Access to physician/provider network. Effortless documentation: Conversational and Dragon dictation. Meaningful Connections: Establish lasting relationships with patients and staff. Culture of Appreciation: Your work is valued and rewarded. Full Gear: iPad with LTE, Apple Pen, AirPods provided. Licensure Reimbursed: We cover your medical licensure costs. Malpractice & Tail Covered: Full insurance peace of mind. Benefits: 401k match, Disability, Employer-paid Life Insurance. Relocation Help: Assistance for a smooth move. Referral Bonus: Earn more by expanding our team. Travel Reimbursed: Gas and mileage for work travel. Career Advancement: Leadership opportunities promoted. UpToDate Subscription: Latest medical info at your fingertips. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Provider is responsible for rounding and managing the clinical care of the population at the assigned SNF. The provider is responsible for rounding daily and prescribing medications and treatments for residents residing at SNFs. Provider will provide high quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services to patients residing in SNFs. Provider is responsible for timely documentation of all patient care/encounters The provider will be available for phone/secure messaging consultations with facility nursing staff. Provider documentation is completed in Theoria's proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, ChartEasy . PointClickCare, MatrixCare, and American HealthTech are the most commonly used facility EHR systems. Provider is expected to be on-site on and on time for their in-person scheduled shifts. Timely attendance is imperative. Reliable transportation required. Company Overview Leading the charge in healthcare innovation, Theoria Medical offers a unique blend of medical excellence and technological advancement, primarily serving the post-acute and primary care sectors. Our extensive network includes multispecialty physician services and RPM, covering skilled nursing facilities across the country. In our national push for expansion, we're scouting for the brightest nurse practitioners and physicians eager to drive change and deliver superior care. Join us for a rewarding career that promises professional growth, flexibility, and the chance to shape the future of healthcare. Shift Structure Rounding time is 7AM-1PM local time, during which the provider must be available to nursing staff and address acute/emergent issues that arise. Shifts begin around 7AM local time with flexibility within reason. Shifts are daily Monday-Friday Charting/documentation can be completed off-site. This is an in-person position. Compensation and Benefits Salary based with monthly productivity bonuses. 401k with employer matching and participation. Short term and Long term disability insurance. Malpractice insurance covered by employer. Medical licensure expenses reimbursed by employer. Opportunities for training All equipment and practice expenses covered. Employer Paid - Life Insurance Policy (For employees working 30+ hours) Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. All benefits and job highlights are subject to and contingent upon availability. <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?dCIG6usL0Z5HWSsh%2bOoFcAf" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner / Physician**

Join our dynamic team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician in a supportive community setting. This position offers flexible schedules, short workdays, and the opportunity to establish meaningful connections with patients and staff.

**Job Description**

- Responsible for rounding and managing the clinical care of the population at the assigned skilled nursing facility (SNF).
- Rounding daily and prescribing medications and treatments for residents residing at SNFs.
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive primary care services to patients residing in SNFs.
- Timely documentation of all patient care encounters.
- Available for phone/secure messaging consultations with facility nursing staff.
- Complete provider documentation in Theoria's proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, ChartEasy.
- Expected to be on-site and on time for scheduled shifts.
- Reliable transportation required.

**Requirements**

- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

**Benefits**

- Up to $165,000 annually.
- 401k match and participation.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Malpractice insurance covered by employer.
- Medical licensure expenses reimbursed by employer.
- Opportunities for training.
- All equipment and practice expenses covered.
- Employer-paid life insurance policy for employees working 30+ hours.

**Job Highlights**

- 6-hour shifts daily: Short, balanced workdays.
- Flexible schedules: Work around your life.
- No on-call: Free weekends and no overnight requirements.
- Supportive community: Access to physician/provider network.
- Effortless documentation: Conversational and Dragon dictation.
- Culture of appreciation: Your work is valued and rewarded.
- Full gear provided: iPad with LTE, Apple Pen, AirPods.
- Relocation help: Assistance for a smooth move.
- Referral bonus: Earn more by expanding our team.
- Travel reimbursed: Gas and mileage for work travel.
- Career advancement: Leadership opportunities promoted.
- UpToDate subscription: Latest medical info at your fingertips.

**Company Overview**

Leading the charge in healthcare innovation, Theoria Medical offers a unique blend of medical excellence and technological advancement, primarily serving the post-acute and primary care sectors. Our extensive network includes multispecialty physician services and remote patient monitoring, covering skilled nursing facilities across the country. In our national push for expansion, we're scouting for the brightest nurse practitioners and physicians eager to drive change and deliver superior care. Join us for a rewarding career that promises professional growth, flexibility, and the chance to shape the future of healthcare.

Nurse Practitioner

<ul><li>This Level 1 unit will have an anticipated 600 deliveries a year</li><li>An average daily census of about 5 newborns </li><li>NNPs will be responsible for daily rounds on newborns, attending deliveries when requested and will take call from home</li><li>Practitioners would also stabilize, manage and facilitate transport of newborns to adjacent NICUs in Charlotte or Gastonia for newborns needing higher level care - Opportunities to do supplemental PRN shifts at the level III NICU in Gastonia may be possible; but would not be required, as this position is for the Level 1 nursery.</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XfwhPf4jER7ssQ234AdFJgg" width="0" height="0" />

**Level 1 Nursery Practitioner**

This Level 1 unit will have an anticipated 600 deliveries a year, providing a supportive environment for newborn care.

**Job Description**

- An average daily census of about 5 newborns
- NNPs will be responsible for daily rounds on newborns, attending deliveries when requested, and will take call from home
- Practitioners would also stabilize, manage, and facilitate transport of newborns to adjacent NICUs in Charlotte or Gastonia for newborns needing higher level care
- Opportunities to do supplemental PRN shifts at the Level III NICU in Gastonia may be possible; but would not be required, as this position is for the Level 1 nursery.

Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

<ul><li>The NICU has approximately 320 admissions and 1900 births annually, with an average daily census of 10 </li><li>NNPs work in our 16-suite, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and will also help with covering the newborn nursery </li><li>NNPs provide 20 hours per day of shift coverage, in collaboration with the Neonatologists who provide in-house daytime coverage and back-up call from home at night.</li><li> Candidates must be NNP Board Certified (cannot accept FNP, PNP, or any other NP certifications) </li><li> Not accepting new graduate candidates - Current 2+ years of employment experience as NNP (not including RN experience) is required </li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?iJ5CWNfMIucyLxWDfWxdSgn" width="0" height="0" />

**Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)**

Join our dedicated team in a thriving Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that has approximately 320 admissions and 1900 births annually, with an average daily census of 10.

**Job Description**

- NNPs work in our 16-suite, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and will also help with covering the newborn nursery.
- NNPs provide 20 hours per day of shift coverage, in collaboration with the Neonatologists who provide in-house daytime coverage and back-up call from home at night.

**Requirements**

- Candidates must be NNP Board Certified (cannot accept FNP, PNP, or any other NP certifications).
- Not accepting new graduate candidates; current 2+ years of employment experience as NNP (not including RN experience) is required.

Primary Objective The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical and administrative support to the Provider to collaboratively ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate care to CEENTA's patients. Essential Functions Greet and room patients. Obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI) and vital signs. Reconcile and document patient medications and allergies in the EHR system. Perform preliminary ophthalmic work-up, including but not limited to: Visual Assessment, Confrontational Visual Field Testing, Pupil Assessment, Tonometry, Keratometry, Ocular Motility Testing, Glare Testing, Refractometry, Pachymetry, Lensometry, Slit Lamp Examination, Ishihara (Color) Plate Testing, Stereo Testing, Amsler Grid, Schirmer Testing. Perform specialty testing including but not limited to OCT, Visual Fields, Topography, Biometry and Pentacam Assist the Provider with patient examination, treatment and in-office procedures as needed. Prepare and administer medications as directed by the Provider. Prepare and/or collect laboratory specimens. Act as a scribe as needed by the Provider. Explain treatment procedures and provide approved educational information to patients and their families. Respond to patient questions and prescription refill requests via phone or the EHR messaging system. Manage Provider schedule(s) in the EHR system, which includes scheduling patients for appointments, and in-office procedures. Schedule patient surgeries. Maintain applicable work queues in the EHR system. Index lab reports, procedure and office notes and outside documentation pertinent to patient care from the document management system to the EHR system. Perform clinical room turnover/set-up and equipment sterilization. Maintain OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized and safe environment. Maintain stock of office, clinical and clinic specific supplies and order from appropriate vendor when needed. Assist with the training/onboarding of new staff and apprentices. Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position. The ability to work on-site. Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance. Skills and Abilities Ability to maintain a high level of precision in judgment, the accuracy of assessment, and skill in problem-solving under stress. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to adapt to changes in the department. Exceptional oral and writing skills. Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness. Ability to identify problems. Core Competencies Clinical Knowledge - Possesses the appropriate clinical knowledge to provide safe and high-quality care to patients within the applicable scope of practice. This includes accurately recording and communicating patient information to all relevant members of the clinical team. Patient Focus - Making patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive patient relationships. Building Patient Loyalty - Effectively meeting patient needs; building productive patient relationships; taking responsibility for patient satisfaction and loyalty. Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Energy - Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time. Attention to Detail - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Clinical Competencies The broad knowledge base of Ophthalmic practice, knowledge of acute practice based on skill level and scope of practice. Knowledge of examination and diagnostic procedures. Ophthalmic Knowledge: Strong understanding of eye terminology and anatomy and best practices in the effective flow of clinical services. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments. All other duties as assigned Training Period Corporate Epic training, 6-8 weeks of on-the-job training with current CEENTA staff and Operations Manager. Check-ins and audits to evaluate competency during and after completion of training based on specific role. Accountability Our mission is to be the premier eye, ear, nose, and throat group providing comprehensive, quality, and ethical healthcare to all in the Carolinas; to provide a favorable environment for the delivery of healthcare; and to provide for the wellbeing of the physicians and the employees of Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician directly impacts CEENTA's ability to achieve its mission as they play an integral role in patient care delivery, providing administrative and clinical support to the Providers. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited clinical training program OR completion of an International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) or American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) independent study course preferred. One to two years' experience as a clinical technician in an Ophthalmology or Optometry practice preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certification Required only for COA and COT Job Description. Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from the IJCAHPO required for COA's. Current Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification from the IJCAHPO required for COT's. It is the employee's responsibility to maintain their certification and provide proof of certification. Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant functions in a multi-specialty clinic with high patient volume. This role may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, and therefore, may be required to wear personal protective equipment at times. This position routinely uses standard medical office equipment as well as standard medical diagnostic equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervision This position reports to the Operations Manager as well as the Operations Supervisor when applicable, with clinical oversight from the Provider. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a non-exempt position with core hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Hours are subject to variation based upon clinic needs. Physical, Mental and Other Requirements The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: Frequently required to stand; walk; sit in front of a computer; type; perform repetitive mouse clicks; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms to assist patients and/or providers/staff Occasionally assists with moving or position wheel-chair bound patients, clinical equipment; up to 300lbs and office supplies up to 30 pounds Mental Demands: Ability to problem solve Ability to work under pressure or in stressful situations Ability to make quick decisions Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and multi-task Ability to use discretion and sensitivity Other Requirements: Active & Current Driver's license Clean driving record Consistent and Reliable Transportation Polite and professional disposition Travel Travel to other CEENTA clinic locations may be required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition to those essential functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. CEENTA retains the discretion to ad or change the essential job functions of this position at any time without notice. A Typical Day in the Position A typical day for the Ophthalmic Assistant involves collaborating with and providing clinical and administrative support to the Provider to ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient care. The Ophthalmic Assistant greets patients with a warm, welcoming smile as they escort them to the exam room. They obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI), and vital signs and reconcile patient medications and allergies in the EHR system. The Ophthalmic Assistant completes the preliminary portion of the exam including drop instillation, visual assessment, confrontational visual field testing, pupil assessment, tonometry, glare testing, refractometry, pachymetry . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?BKM8u3wy%2f%2b7r9%2fafljWbOQo" width="0" height="0" />

**Ophthalmic Technician**

The Ophthalmic Technician provides clinical and administrative support to the Provider to collaboratively ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate care to CEENTA's patients.

**Job Description**

- Greet and room patients.
- Obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI), and vital signs.
- Reconcile and document patient medications and allergies in the EHR system.
- Perform preliminary ophthalmic work-up, including but not limited to: Visual Assessment, Confrontational Visual Field Testing, Pupil Assessment, Tonometry, Keratometry, Ocular Motility Testing, Glare Testing, Refractometry, Pachymetry, Lensometry, Slit Lamp Examination, Ishihara (Color) Plate Testing, Stereo Testing, Amsler Grid, Schirmer Testing.
- Perform specialty testing including but not limited to OCT, Visual Fields, Topography, Biometry, and Pentacam.
- Assist the Provider with patient examination, treatment, and in-office procedures as needed.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the Provider.
- Prepare and/or collect laboratory specimens.
- Act as a scribe as needed by the Provider.
- Explain treatment procedures and provide approved educational information to patients and their families.
- Respond to patient questions and prescription refill requests via phone or the EHR messaging system.
- Manage Provider schedule(s) in the EHR system, which includes scheduling patients for appointments and in-office procedures.
- Schedule patient surgeries.
- Maintain applicable work queues in the EHR system.
- Index lab reports, procedure and office notes, and outside documentation pertinent to patient care from the document management system to the EHR system.
- Perform clinical room turnover/set-up and equipment sterilization.
- Maintain OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized and safe environment.
- Maintain stock of office, clinical, and clinic-specific supplies and order from appropriate vendor when needed.
- Assist with the training/onboarding of new staff and apprentices.
- Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
- The ability to work on-site.
- Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance.

**Skills and Abilities**

- Ability to maintain a high level of precision in judgment, the accuracy of assessment, and skill in problem-solving under stress.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the department.
- Exceptional oral and writing skills.
- Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to identify problems.

**Core Competencies**

- Clinical Knowledge: Possesses the appropriate clinical knowledge to provide safe and high-quality care to patients within the applicable scope of practice. This includes accurately recording and communicating patient information to all relevant members of the clinical team.

- Patient Focus: Making patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive patient relationships.

- Building Patient Loyalty: Effectively meeting patient needs; building productive patient relationships; taking responsibility for patient satisfaction and loyalty.

- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

- Energy: Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.

- Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

**Clinical Competencies**

- The broad knowledge base of Ophthalmic practice, knowledge of acute practice based on skill level and scope of practice.
- Knowledge of examination and diagnostic procedures.
- Ophthalmic Knowledge: Strong understanding of eye terminology and anatomy and best practices in the effective flow of clinical services.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.

**Training Period**

Corporate Epic training, 6-8 weeks of on-the-job training with current CEENTA staff and Operations Manager. Check-ins and audits to evaluate competency during and after completion of training based on specific role.

**Accountability**

Our mission is to be the premier eye, ear, nose, and throat group providing comprehensive, quality, and ethical healthcare to all in the Carolinas; to provide a favorable environment for the delivery of healthcare; and to provide for the wellbeing of the physicians and the employees of Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. The Certified Ophthalmic Technician directly impacts CEENTA's ability to achieve its mission as they play an integral role in patient care delivery, providing administrative and clinical support to the Providers.

**Education**

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
- Graduate of an International Council of Accreditation (ICA) accredited clinical training program OR completion of an International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) or American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) independent study course preferred.

- One to two years' experience as a clinical technician in an Ophthalmology or Optometry practice preferred.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**

- Certification required only for COA and COT job description.

- Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification from the IJCAHPO required for COA's.

- Current Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification from the IJCAHPO required for COT's.

- It is the employee's responsibility to maintain their certification and provide proof of certification.

- Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.

**Work Environment**

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant functions in a multi-specialty clinic with high patient volume. This role may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, and therefore may be required to wear personal protective equipment at times. This position routinely uses standard medical office equipment as well as standard medical diagnostic equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Supervision**

This position reports to the Operations Manager as well as the Operations Supervisor when applicable, with clinical oversight from the Provider. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

**Position Type and Expected Hours of Work**

This is a non-exempt position with core hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours are subject to variation based upon clinic needs.

**Physical, Mental and Other Requirements**

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Physical Demands:**

- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit in front of a computer; type; perform repetitive mouse clicks; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms to assist patients and/or providers/staff.

- Occasionally assists with moving or positioning wheelchair-bound patients, clinical equipment; up to 300 lbs. and office supplies up to 30 pounds.

**Mental Demands:**

- Ability to problem solve.

- Ability to work under pressure or in stressful situations.

- Ability to make quick decisions.

- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and multi-task.

- Ability to use discretion and sensitivity.

**Other Requirements:**

- Active & Current Driver's license.

- Clean driving record.

- Consistent and reliable transportation.

- Polite and professional disposition.

**Travel**

Travel to other CEENTA clinic locations may be required.

**Other Duties**

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition to those essential functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. CEENTA retains the discretion to add or change the essential job functions of this position at any time without notice.

**A Typical Day in the Position**

A typical day for the Ophthalmic Assistant involves collaborating with and providing clinical and administrative support to the Provider to ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient care. The Ophthalmic Assistant greets patients with a warm, welcoming smile as they escort them to the exam room. They obtain and document past medical and surgical histories, chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI), vital signs, and reconcile patient medications and allergies in the EHR system. The Ophthalmic Assistant completes the preliminary portion of the exam including drop instillation, visual assessment, confrontational visual field testing, pupil assessment, tonometry, glare testing, refractometry, pachymetry.

Ophthalmic Assistant - Dr. Kansupada - Belmont

Description: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel. Essential Functions: <ul><li> Triage training, recognition of critical presentation i.e. stroke, chest pain. Use of green/red bags. </li><li> Medication reconciliation training and understanding. </li><li> IV starts and blood collection. </li><li> Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptly identified and addressed. Patients are regularly assessed and reassessed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessment data. </li><li> Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiates discharge planning to meet the discharge care needs of each individual patient. </li><li> Provides patient and family education in regard to the hospitalization/admission, medications, and/or in preparation for discharge. Upon discharge, provides appropriate discharge instructions to include follow-up and referral needs. </li><li> Uses safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) and documents outcomes such as patient response to new medication, side effects and adverse reactions. Completes medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer and discharge. </li><li> Assists with orientation and training of others as directed. </li></ul>Qualifications: Minimum Education: <ul><li> Associate's Degree in Nursing required </li><li> Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred </li></ul> Required Skills: <ul><li> Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. </li><li> Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. </li></ul> Certifications: <ul><li> Basic Life Support (BLS) </li><li> Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer </li><li> Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer </li><li> Handle with care within 4 months of hire </li></ul> Licenses: Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). Minimum Work Experience: 1-3 years, Recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred. Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. <ul><li> HSA </li><li> 401(K) retirement plan contributions </li><li> Generous Paid Time Off </li><li> Accident & Critical Illness Insurance </li><li> Prescription Assistance with OptumRx </li><li> Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. </li><li> Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. </li><li> Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. </li></ul> Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?iJ5CWNfMIudRrMQJEokVVQn" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

**Job Description**

- Render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital.
- Collaborate with the medical staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
- Perform all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate duties to ancillary personnel.
- Triage training, recognition of critical presentation (e.g., stroke, chest pain). Use of green/red bags.
- Medication reconciliation training and understanding.
- IV starts and blood collection.
- Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptly identified and addressed. Patients are regularly assessed and reassessed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessment data.
- Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiate discharge planning to meet the discharge care needs of each individual patient.
- Provide patient and family education regarding hospitalization/admission, medications, and/or in preparation for discharge. Upon discharge, provide appropriate discharge instructions to include follow-up and referral needs.
- Use safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) and document outcomes such as patient response to new medication, side effects, and adverse reactions. Complete medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Assist with orientation and training of others as directed.

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- 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.
- Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
- 1-3 years of recent acute care experience within the past 3 years preferred.

**Certifications**

- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer.
- Handle with care within 4 months of hire.

**Benefits**

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

- HSA
- 401(K) retirement plan contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
- Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
- Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

RN- Emergency Dept - Nights

Description: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children's Care, Premier Women's Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates. As a part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, our community hospital is being supported with more resources than ever before. Duke LifePoint combines Duke University Health System's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality and patient safety with LifePoint Health's financial resources and extensive operational experience making our hospital even stronger. Duke LifePoint Healthcare's pledge to our hospital and the communities we serve is quality, expertise and commitment. <ul><li> Quality is the cornerstone of Duke LifePoint, and it is the central focus of everything the organization and our hospital strive to achieve. </li><li> Duke LifePoint pledges to bring a wealth of expertise and resources to strengthen the already excellent care our hospital delivers. </li><li> And, Duke LifePoint's commitment is to work collaboratively with our hospital to make our community healthier by strengthening local healthcare delivery for the future. </li></ul> Essential Functions <ul><li> Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs. </li><li> Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. </li><li> Documents patient care given. </li><li> Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. </li><li> Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. </li><li> Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. </li><li> Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. </li><li> Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. </li><li> Employee supervises others. </li><li> Assists with orientation and training of others as directed. </li></ul>Qualifications: Minimum Education: <ul><li> Associate's Degree in Nursing required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred </li></ul> Required Skills: <ul><li> 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. </li></ul> Certifications: <ul><li> Basic Life Support (BLS) required </li><li> Handle with care within 3 months of hire </li></ul> Licenses: <ul><li> Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). </li></ul> Minimum Work Experience: <ul><li> 1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred </li></ul> Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. <ul><li> HSA </li><li> 401(K) retirement plan contributions </li><li> Generous Paid Time Off </li><li> Accident & Critical Illness Insurance </li><li> Prescription Assistance with OptumRx </li><li> Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. </li><li> Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. </li><li> Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. </li></ul> Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aVsjAtHBoXCUdfGYnY0NtAb" width="0" height="0" />

**Nursing Position**

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children's Care, Premier Women's Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.

As a part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare, our community hospital is being supported with more resources than ever before. Duke LifePoint combines Duke University Health System's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality, and patient safety with LifePoint Health's financial resources and extensive operational experience making our hospital even stronger.

Duke LifePoint Healthcare's pledge to our hospital and the communities we serve is quality, expertise, and commitment.

**Job Description**

- Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age-appropriate, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Documents patient care given.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Employee supervises others.
- Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- 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.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Handle with care within 3 months of hire.
- Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
- 1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within the past 3 years preferred.

**Benefits**

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

- HSA
- 401(K) retirement plan contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
- Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
- Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

**Why Join Our Team?**

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

RN- 4th Surgical - Nights

Description: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel. Essential Functions: Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Employee supervises others. Assists with orientation and training of others as directed. Qualifications: Minimum Education Associate's Degree in Nursing required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Required Skills 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. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required Handle with care within 4 months of hire Licenses: Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). Minimum Work Experience 1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred. Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. <ul><li> HSA </li><li> 401(K) retirement plan contributions </li><li> Generous Paid Time Off </li><li> Accident & Critical Illness Insurance </li><li> Prescription Assistance with OptumRx </li><li> Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. </li><li> Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. </li><li> Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. </li></ul> Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?mExqyhWm%2fzj7ZQYMNt8DYQt" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity. Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients to bring high-quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel.

**Job Description**

- Completes initial and ongoing assessments, including physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age-appropriate, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Documents patient care given.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Supervises others and assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

**Requirements**

- Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Required Skills: 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.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Handle with care within 4 months of hire.
- Licenses: Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
- Minimum Work Experience: 1-3 years preferred and recent acute care experience within the past 3 years preferred.

**Benefits**

- Wide range of benefits options including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options.
- HSA
- 401(K) retirement plan contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
- Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
- Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

**Why Join Our Team?**

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

RN-2nd Medical - Nights

Description: Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children's Care, Premier Women's Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates. The RN in the Behavioral Health Unit collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel. Essential Functions: <ul><li> Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planning needs. </li><li> Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. </li><li> Discusses assessment parameters and scoring for CIWA. Defines treatment guidelines based on assessment findings/scores for CIWA. </li><li> Documents patient care given. </li><li> Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. </li><li> Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. </li><li> Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. </li><li> Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. </li><li> Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. </li><li> Employee supervises others. </li><li> Assists with orientation and training of others as directed. </li></ul>Qualifications: Minimum Education <ul><li> Associate's degree in nursing required </li><li> Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred </li></ul> Required Skills <ul><li> 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. </li></ul> Certifications & Licensure <ul><li> Basic Life Support (BLS) </li><li> Handle with care within 4 months of hire </li><li> Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). </li></ul> Minimum Work Experience <ul><li> 1-3 years, Recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred. </li></ul> Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?w5Xcqkpc1zgN2fzls7woxAe" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit**

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients to bring high-quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following: Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase Family Care, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, Rutherford Children's Care, Premier Women's Care, The Mammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates.

The RN in the Behavioral Health Unit collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel.

**Job Description**

- Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments include physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age-appropriate, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Discusses assessment parameters and scoring for CIWA. Defines treatment guidelines based on assessment findings/scores for CIWA.
- Documents patient care given.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Employee supervises others.
- Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

**Requirements**

- Associate's degree in nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- 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.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Handle with care within 4 months of hire
- Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
- 1-3 years of recent acute care experience within the past 3 years preferred.

**Why Join Our Team?**

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

RN-PRN Behavior Health Unit

Description: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel. Essential Functions: <ul><li> Triage training, recognition of critical presentation i.e. stroke, chest pain. Use of green/red bags. </li><li> Medication reconciliation training and understanding. </li><li> IV starts and blood collection. </li><li> Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptly identified and addressed. Patients are regularly assessed and reassessed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessment data. </li><li> Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiates discharge planning to meet the discharge care needs of each individual patient. </li><li> Provides patient and family education in regard to the hospitalization/admission, medications, and/or in preparation for discharge. Upon discharge, provides appropriate discharge instructions to include follow-up and referral needs. </li><li> Uses safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) and documents outcomes such as patient response to new medication, side effects and adverse reactions. Completes medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer and discharge. </li><li> Assists with orientation and training of others as directed. </li></ul>Qualifications: Minimum Education: <ul><li> Associate's Degree in Nursing required </li><li> Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred </li></ul> Required Skills: <ul><li> Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. </li><li> Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. </li></ul> Certifications: <ul><li> Basic Life Support (BLS) </li><li> Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer </li><li> Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer </li><li> Handle with care within 4 months of hire </li></ul> Licenses: Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). Minimum Work Experience: 1-3 years, Recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred. Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. <ul><li> HSA </li><li> 401(K) retirement plan contributions </li><li> Generous Paid Time Off </li><li> Accident & Critical Illness Insurance </li><li> Prescription Assistance with OptumRx </li><li> Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. </li><li> Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. </li><li> Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. </li></ul> Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?lVoZUXa5XWR0AWZ3tkpRVAh" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients to bring high-quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel.

**Job Description**

- Triage training, recognition of critical presentation i.e., stroke, chest pain. Use of green/red bags.
- Medication reconciliation training and understanding.
- IV starts and blood collection.
- Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptly identified and addressed. Patients are regularly assessed and reassessed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessment data.
- Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiates discharge planning to meet the discharge care needs of each individual patient.
- Provides patient and family education in regard to the hospitalization/admission, medications, and/or in preparation for discharge. Upon discharge, provides appropriate discharge instructions to include follow-up and referral needs.
- Uses safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) and documents outcomes such as patient response to new medication, side effects, and adverse reactions. Completes medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- 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
- Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license)
- 1-3 years of recent acute care experience within the past 3 years preferred

**Certifications**

- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer
- Handle with care within 4 months of hire

**Benefits**

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

- HSA
- 401(K) retirement plan contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
- Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week
- Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

RN - Emergency Dept - Days

Description: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. To render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital. Collaborates with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to provide quality patient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties to ancillary personnel. Essential Functions: <ul><li> Triage training, recognition of critical presentation i.e. stroke, chest pain. Use of green/red bags. </li><li> Medication reconciliation training and understanding. </li><li> IV starts and blood collection. </li><li> Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptly identified and addressed. Patients are regularly assessed and reassessed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessment data. </li><li> Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, initiates discharge planning to meet the discharge care needs of each individual patient. </li><li> Provides patient and family education in regard to the hospitalization/admission, medications, and/or in preparation for discharge. Upon discharge, provides appropriate discharge instructions to include follow-up and referral needs. </li><li> Uses safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) and documents outcomes such as patient response to new medication, side effects and adverse reactions. Completes medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer and discharge. </li><li> Assists with orientation and training of others as directed. </li></ul>Qualifications: Minimum Education: <ul><li> Associate's Degree in Nursing required </li><li> Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred </li></ul> Required Skills: <ul><li> Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. </li><li> Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. </li></ul> Certifications: <ul><li> Basic Life Support (BLS) </li><li> Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer </li><li> Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer </li><li> Handle with care within 4 months of hire </li></ul> Licenses: Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license). Minimum Work Experience: 1-3 years, Recent acute care experience within past 3 years preferred. Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs. <ul><li> HSA </li><li> 401(K) retirement plan contributions </li><li> Generous Paid Time Off </li><li> Accident & Critical Illness Insurance </li><li> Prescription Assistance with OptumRx </li><li> Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft. </li><li> Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. </li><li> Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. </li></ul> Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Qzszl0SUVts5OZmcDyAMXQk" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse**

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to making communities healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers, and patients to bring high-quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

**Job Description**

- Render professional nursing care to a group of assigned patients within the hospital.
- Collaborate with the medical staff and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
- Perform all activities in accordance with approved policies and guides.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate duties to ancillary personnel.
- Triage training, recognition of critical presentation (e.g., stroke, chest pain). Use of green/red bags.
- Medication reconciliation training and understanding.
- IV starts and blood collection.
- Identify and address patient/family care needs and/or problems promptly. Regularly assess and reassess patients. Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments in ongoing assessment data.
- Utilize an interdisciplinary approach to initiate discharge planning to meet the discharge care needs of each individual patient.
- Provide patient and family education regarding hospitalization/admission, medications, and/or preparation for discharge. Upon discharge, provide appropriate discharge instructions including follow-up and referral needs.
- Use safe medication practices (Read Back, double checks) and document outcomes such as patient response to new medication, side effects, and adverse reactions. Complete medication reconciliation upon admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Assist with orientation and training of others as directed.

**Requirements**

- Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- 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.

**Certifications**

- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire or transfer.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire or transfer.
- Handle with care within 4 months of hire.

**Licenses**

- Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).

**Minimum Work Experience**

1-3 years, recent acute care experience within the past 3 years preferred.

**Benefits**

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

- HSA
- 401(K) retirement plan contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
- Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
- Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated healthcare professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!