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.

In addition, receive extra pay for working weekends.

“I love working for UNC Health Blue Ridge because they care about me as a person and my professional growth. I love my work family because it is an environment where everyone is truly there for each other, and we share the same dedication to caring for our community. All while having a voice within my company and feeling appreciated, I have also had opportunities presented to me within this organization that has given me a sense of accomplishment.” -Ariana Dunham, BSN, RN

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: Med Surg/Pediatrics: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, EKG Class, de-escalation training. Behavioral Health: CPI, BLS. Family Center & Special Care Nursery: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate FHR Monitoring course within 1 year of hire, de-escalation training. Emergency Department: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, NIHSS, TNCC within 1 year of hire, NRP within 1 year of hire,24 hours of trauma CEUs every 3 years, ATCN within 3 years of hire. Cardiac Care: EKG Class, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, de-escalation training. ICU/PCU: EKG Class, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, 24 hours of trauma CEUs every 3 years, TNCC within 1 year of hire, de-escalation training. Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, PALS (any additional certification required based on units worked). Outpatient Surgery:BLS, ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire, de-escalation training. Operating Room: BLS (ACLS/PALS preferred). PACU: BLS, ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire, de-escalation training. Cardiac Rehabilitation: BLS, ACLS. Teammate Health/Occupational Health: BLS. Radiology: BLS, ACLS

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 hearing; 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.