This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Registered Nurses with at least one-year acute setting experience are eligible to receive a $10,000.00 sign on bonus. Those relocating from more than 50 miles away are eligible to receive reimbursable relocation expenses. Accepting the bonus requires signing a 2-year employment agreement. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates are eligible for benefits packages, paid time off and tuition assistance.

　　At Blue Ridge, we believe in partnering with communities and creating lifelong relationships with all our patients. Located in western North Carolina, Blue Ridge provides healthcare services to Burke, McDowell, Catawba, and Caldwell counties. We offer the balance of purposeful work and active living in our community.

　　You’ll love working with us.

　　We’re a teaching hospital

　　Teammate satisfaction 90% or above year after year

　　Multidisciplinary teams work together to ensure our patients are receiving outstanding holistic care

　　Recruiting bonus for teammate who refers someone to be hired because we value your opinion

　　Teammate rewards

　　And much more.

　　You’ll love living here.

　　Numerous recreational activities including hiking (two state parks and numerous other parks and greenways ), boating, kayaking and more

　　Excellent public schools

　　High-quality health care

　　Low cost of living

　　Moderate climate

　　Proximity to scenic attractions

　　Higher education facilities located near by

　　Short drive to key cities such as Asheville, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem

　　Work with a team that will appreciate your professional knowledge and day-to-day contributions. With more than 1,800 employs we recognize that you are an essential part of our work team and community, and we value you. We are friends and neighbors taking care of friends and neighbors.

　　JOB SUMMARY: Provides professional care and service within assigned area in accordance with established standards, institutional policy and procedures, professional judgement, and, as appropriate for assignment, nursing care plan, and physician’s treatment plan. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and culture of the patients/clients served. Supervises non-professional nursing or allied health staff. Performs other related duties as deemed competent.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing is required.

　　Experience: Preferably, a minimum of one year, Med-Surg or related.

　　License/Registration: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

　　Certification: Current CPR through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. ACLS is required for Telemetry; CCU; ED; Medical Detox; Float; Med Surg and Family Center within 6 months of hire. PALs required for CCU and ED within 6 months of hire. Family Center: NRP required and successful completion of AWHONN Intermediate FHR Monitoring course expected within 6 months of hire; Tele; ICVR; CCU; ED; PACU - training in EKG recognition or completion of EKG class; Medical Detox; Behavioral Health; Emergency Department; CCU and Float Pool required initially and annually CPI training; Oncology: prefer RNOCN

　　Other: Thorough knowledge of nursing standards, basic computer knowledge, principles and procedures; ability to work well with others.

　　TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Range of motion within functional limits. Requires frequently: pushing 40 lbs; pulling 80 lbs; standing; walking; repetitive trunk rotation-standing; manual dexterity; both handedness (both hands must be used) functional vision and hearin g ; Occasionally: lifting 35 lbs from floor to waist and waist to eye level; one handed carrying 15lbs; work kneeling; work squatting/crouching; visual color discrimination; and visual depth perception. In the environment occasionally exposed to wetness; slippery surfaces; and accident exposure.