PRN Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit

North Carolina Specialty Hospital, 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704, USA

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH) is a private, physician‑owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. The hospital’s commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped it maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. NCSH offers specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery, and more.

• Award‑Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5‑Star CMS‑rated facility for patient experience
• Positive work culture
• 401k employer match

The primary objective of this position is to assure the delivery of comprehensive, safe, effective, cost‑effective, and appropriate nursing care for patients across the age continuum in accordance with established hospital policy and nursing practice standards. Under minimum supervision, directs and/or provides professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum (4 weeks to geriatric). Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care.

Provides supervision and guidance to other team members and may be authorized, in the absence of the manager, to make decisions affecting the inpatient unit.

• Able to work independently and meet established deadlines
• Able to make sound, reasonable decisions
• Highly organized
• Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change, creativity, and innovation
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with consumers and staff
• Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed
• Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required
• Current and active RN license in the State of North Carolina required
• Must be able to communicate and understand the English language both verbally and written
• BLS certification required at hire; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of employment
• A minimum of 1 year previous medical and/or surgical nursing experience required

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and require pre‑employment drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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