Registered Nurse - Stepdown
Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Hickory
Posted on: March 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Introduction Mission Hospital is committed to investing in the
latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you
passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your
application for Registered Nurse position and spend more time at
the bedside with the patient. *This position is eligible for a
sign-on bonus. Benefits 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 covers many common services at
no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation. - Additional options for
dental and vision benefits, 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
coverage, moving assistance, 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 Consumer Discounts - 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. You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours!
Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or
C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to
deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case
management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Mission
Hospital! Job Summary and Qualifications - 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 families. - Implements medically prescribed
interventions. What you will do in this role: - 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. What qualifications you will need: - Required
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enroll in a BSN or
advanced degree program and obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire
date into RN position. Grandfathering will be accepted between
departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions, or extensions,
may be approved by the facility CNO and reported out to the CNO
Council members. Each facility will ensure tracking of exemptions
should this information be needed. RNs with 10 years or more of
experience are exempt. - Preferred Education: Masters in Nursing. -
Required License/Certifications: Must have and maintain current
licensure as a registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of
Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply,
licensee should confirm with NCBON - Certificate: BLS Healthcare
Provider Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
This is Mission Health's flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds.
Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as of one America's 50 Best
Hospitals from 2020-2023. Mission Hospital is in the top 1% of
hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality
year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission
Hospital with an "A," nationally recognizing Mission Hospital's
achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare.
Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in
November 2020. This is the highest international honor that
distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence
standards. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and
quaternary care. We are the region's only Level II trauma center.
Mission Hospital also includes Mission Children's Hospital. The
region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric
sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of
Raleigh, North Carolina. We are the second-busiest in the state.
Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional
cardiology in the region. We are the only Cyberknife provider west
of Raleigh. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. {{}} Join a family
that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing
candidates for our Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a
member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 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.
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