Pulmonary Med Surg Registered Nurse

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

** This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates

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 includes many services at no cost or for a low copay, with prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine, and Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental, vision, 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, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a Registered Nurse Pulmonary, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in line with departmental requirements and state standards. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure a positive clinical outcome.

• 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 medical providers, ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care in the patient’s medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex medical terminology for clear understanding.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN program with graduation within 5 years of hire. Grandfathering and extensions may be considered as approved by the facility CNO.
• Preferred Education:
  
  Master’s in Nursing.
• Required License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC license may apply.
• Required Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Preferred Certification:
  National certification in the specialty area.
• Required Experience:
  
  One year of nursing experience.

Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina.

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.