Registered Nurse Med-Surg Overflow

Job Summary

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.

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program with completion of a BSN within 5 years of hire. Grandfathering accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. RNs with 10 years or more of experience are exempt.
• Preferred Education:
  
  Master’s in Nursing.
• Required License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) may apply; licensee should confirm with NCBON. BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. It is a flagship 815‑bed facility and a regional referral center for tertiary and qua ternary care, including Level II trauma, pediatric, and specialty services.

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