RN

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. 

Employee Benefits

At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!

Communicates effectively with a wide range of age groups, ethnic, educational, and
socioeconomic backgrounds. Demonstrates physical assessment skills. Displays effective
organizational skills, with ability to prioritize with accuracy and speed. Illustrates efficient
computer skills within service provided. Demonstrates effective problem solving and has
ability to develop critical thinking skills.

Working Conditions:

Physical:
Participates in creating a safety culture by optimizing safety at all times. Able to access entire
facility, lift and transport patients, supplies and equipment. Demonstrates manual dexterity,
hearing acuity, and verbal ability. Displays ability for standing for long periods of time,
walking, lifting, bending, and stooping for the majority of the workday. Has sufficient
endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time. Involves exposure to blood/body
fluids, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases.

Psychosocial:
Able to deal with frustration and stress appropriately.

Other:
The Pharmacy, Nutrition and Therapeutics Committee and Director of Pharmacy have
approved access to medications and related supplies (IV fluids, needles, etc.), which may or
may not include access to a secure medication storage area, when such access is necessary to
perform the other duties included in this job description.

Position Specific Competencies:
In addition to the following essential competencies, other competencies may be required to meet
changing organizational needs.
1. Uses appropriate problem solving approach to plan performance of services.
2. Provides services with consideration of the physical, psycho-social, cultural, spiritual and agespecific needs of those served.
3. Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment/supplies.
4. Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures.
5. Teaches/directs/advises/informs others in an appropriate manner under the supervision of
the RN/Medical Director.
6. Reports/records information legibly and appropriately and correctly.

Qualifications:
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this
position:
 Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with a current North Carolina RN license or RN multistate licensure privilege through the Nurse Licensure Compact. Three years nursing experience
required. Pain management experienced preferred.

Certification experience:

Department – specific certification requirements must be achieved within the first year of employment.
 Certifications required: Certifications Recommended:
ACLS