What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Registered Nurse- Monitor Bed Unit position at Ashe Memorial Hospital?
Registered Nurse – Monitor Bed Unit
Acute Care Services | Ashe Memorial Hospital | West Jefferson, NC
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, our mission guides everything we do:
“To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high-quality health care.”
We are honored to be recognized as Ashe’s Best Place to Work from 2022 through 2025 and as Ashe’s Best Hospital. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for our staff.
If you are seeking a role where your clinical expertise truly makes an impact, we invite you to join our team.
Position Details
- Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Monitor Bed Unit (MBU)
- Employment Type: PRN
- Shift: Night Shift (days vary)
- Travel: None required
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Position Overview
The Registered Nurse in the Monitor Bed Unit (MBU) provides direct, patient-centered care utilizing clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. This role involves continuous patient monitoring, timely intervention, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to clinical changes
- Perform comprehensive assessments for patients across the lifespan
- Administer medications safely using electronic medical record systems
- Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to abnormalities
- Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and specialized treatments
- Provide patient and family education, support, and advocacy
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
- Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant patient care environment
- Collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (CPR) – required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required within 6 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – preferred
- Experience: Recent Critical Care and/or Medical-Surgical experience required
Core Competencies
- Strong clinical judgment and prioritization skills
- Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
- High level of professionalism and accountability
Employment Requirements
- Compliance with all health and safety policies, including vaccination requirements (approved exemptions considered)
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening (post-offer)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits begin the first of the month following employment, in accordance with hospital policy.
For additional information regarding benefits and the full job description, please contact Human Resources.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit:
- Completed application
- Resume
- Cover letter (including explanation of any employment gaps)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ashe Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Make a Meaningful Impact
At Ashe Memorial Hospital, you are more than a nurse—you are an essential part of a close-knit community where your care makes a difference every day.