Job Description

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Introduction

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus with a two year commitment to Mission Health! *Only new hires eligible for sign-on bonus; prior employees have to be separated from Mission for at least 6 months to be re-eligible for sign on.

Mission Hospital is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community. Our Orthopedic Trauma Unit is a dynamic and fast-paced environment where teamwork and patient-centered care are paramount. We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence in healthcare.

About Ortho Trauma Unit:

• Manage patient care on our 32-bed Orthopedic and Orthopedic Trauma Unit, specializing in total hip and knee replacements, elective shoulder surgeries, and traumatic orthopedic injuries.
• Administer IV antibiotics for joint infection patients and provide care for medical-surgical overflow cases.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Unit Culture:

• Our team prides itself on being tight-knit, supportive, and akin to a family.
• We maintain a busy yet rewarding atmosphere with high expectations for employee performance.
• Collaboration and teamwork are essential due to the nature of patient care requirements.
• We provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Nurse Staffing and Support:

• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically maintained at 1:5-6 for day shift and 1:6-7 for night shift.
• LPNs assist in managing patient load, and charge nurses may provide direct patient care support.
• Support staff includes Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other unit personnel to ensure efficient operations.

Why Join Us?

• Our unit offers a supportive learning environment for nurses at all career stages.
• Many of our team members have transitioned to various specialties within healthcare, reflecting our commitment to employee growth and success.
• We provide a diverse patient population and exposure to unique cases, preparing our staff for future career opportunities.

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Night RN Ortho where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Provides leadership which facilitates the delivery of professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. 
• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. 
• Implements medically prescribed interventions. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll in a BSN or advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions, or extensions, may be approved by the facility CNO and reported out to the CNO Council members. Each facility will ensure tracking of exemptions should this information be needed. RNs with 10 years or more of experience are exempt.
• Preferred Education: Masters in Nursing.
• Required License/Certifications: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON
• Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider
• Preferred License/Certifications: National Certification in area of specialty
• Required Experience: One year nursing experience

"> Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is based in Asheville, North Carolina, and is the state's sixth largest health system. Mission Health is consistently named one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems by IBM Watson Health and is the only health system in North Carolina to achieve this recognition. Mission Health operates six hospitals, numerous outpatient and surgery centers, post-acute care provider CarePartners, long-term acute care provider Asheville Specialty Hospital and the region's only dedicated Level II trauma center. With approximately 12,000 colleagues and 2,000 volunteers, Mission Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people of western North Carolina.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

 

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."

- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join us at Mission Hospital's Ortho Trauma unit, where your dedication and expertise will make a real difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now to be part of our compassionate and dynamic team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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