CNA for Home Health & Hospice Hot Springs Health Program, Inc.CNA for Home Health & HospiceMarshall, North CarolinaInterrelationships: Patients and their families, Providers, nurses, CNAs, therapists, support staff, administrative staff, and other members of the health care team. The Home Health & Hospice CNA provides personal care and related services in the home or other appropriate dwelling, to home health and hospice patients as designated in their plan of care.
Neonatal Perinatal Nurse Practitioner HCA HealthcareNeonatal Perinatal Nurse PractitionerAsheville, NCThe city’s focus on wellness, outdoor recreation, and local culture contributes to a strong overall quality of life and consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Excellent public and private school options, including top boarding schools. Mission Hospital—western North Carolina’s leading regional health system—is seeking a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our experienced Level III/IV NICU team in beautiful Asheville.
RN Program Coordinator ECMO HCA HealthcareRN Program Coordinator ECMOAsheville, NCMission Hospital , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. 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.
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Post-Anesthesia MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Post-AnesthesiaAsheville, NC
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Intensive Care Unit MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Intensive Care UnitAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Intensive Care Unit) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Progressive Care Unit MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Progressive Care UnitAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Case Manager MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Case ManagerAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Case Manager) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Telemetry MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / TelemetryAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Telemetry) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Operating Room MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Operating RoomAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Operating Room) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Labor and Delivery MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Labor and DeliveryAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Vascular Surgery MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Vascular SurgeryAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Vascular Surgery) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Oncology MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / OncologyAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Oncology) experience for a 24 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Endoscopy MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / EndoscopyAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Endoscopy) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Emergency Room MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Emergency RoomAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Emergency Room) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Post Partum MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Post PartumAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Post Partum) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Neonatal MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / NeonatalAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Neonatal) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Orthopedic Surgery MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Orthopedic SurgeryAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Orthopedic Surgery) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Cardiovascular Intensive Care UnitAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Behavioral Psychology MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Behavioral PsychologyAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Behavioral Psychology) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Rehabilitation MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / RehabilitationAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Rehabilitation) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Pediatric MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / PediatricAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Pediatric) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Medical-Surgical MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Medical-SurgicalAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
CVOR Registered Nurse PRN HCA HealthcareCVOR Registered Nurse PRNAsheville, NCAdditional 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. Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room.
Registered Nurse MICU HCA Healthcare IncRegistered Nurse MICUAsheville, NCWhat qualifications you will need: Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree No Travel Required 1 years experience Required Years of Experience Benefits Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region.
NewGeneral Medicine Registered Nurse HCA Healthcare IncGeneral Medicine Registered NurseAsheville, NCWhat qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse Licensure Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree 1 + years RN experience Required Benefits Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region.
NewRN Clinic Supervisor HCA Healthcare IncRN Clinic SupervisorAsheville, NCResponsible for work assignments and daily operations Manage staff performance and evaluations including supervising, coaching, and disciplinary action for front office and clinical staff Monitor and control clinical expenditures to remain within budget · Serves as a liaison between clinic and external agencies Works with medical staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided Maintains strict confidentiality and privacy Performs related work as required What Qualifications you will need: Education: Graduate from an accredited school or program in nursing is required Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in medical office, acute care, or clinical outpatient setting is required. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Hospice MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / HospiceAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Hospice) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Catheterization Laboratory MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Catheterization LaboratoryAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Catheterization Laboratory) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Electrophysiology MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / ElectrophysiologyAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Electrophysiology) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Pediatric Intensive Care UnitAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Vascular MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / VascularAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Vascular) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Registered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Behavioral Psych MAS Medical StaffingRegistered Nurse(RN) / Travel / Behavioral PsychAsheville, NCMAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Registered Nurse (RN) professional with Registered Nurse (Behavioral Psychology) experience for a 12 week contract in the Asheville NC area. If you are looking for a staffing agency that has your best interest at heart and a recruiter that will work 1 on 1 with you to find the best assignment available, please reach out to us today!
Clinical Nurse Educator - Operating Room Hendersonville AdventHealthClinical Nurse Educator - Operating Room HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC$67,825.41–$126,165.41 / yearDemonstrates leadership ability and educator competency, with a clear commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. • Possesses the ability to deal well with people, problem solve, confront/resolve issues, motivate others, and plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
NewClinical Nurse Educator - Operating Room AdventHealthClinical Nurse Educator - Operating RoomHendersonville, NC$67,825.41–$126,165.41 / yearKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates leadership ability and educator competency, with a clear commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. Possesses the ability to deal well with people, problem solve, confront/resolve issues, motivate others, and plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
Assistant Professor of Practice - Nurse Anesthesia - #0004775 Western Carolina UniversityAssistant Professor of Practice - Nurse Anesthesia - #0004775Asheville, NCThe Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) HCA HealthcareCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Asheville, NCAsheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums, and several private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the U.S. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC. About Mission Hospital: 815- beds, the region’s only Level II Trauma Center (soon to be Level I), Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III Epilepsy Center, Level III NICU, plus the only children’s hospital in western North Carolina.
Certified Nurse Aide Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Certified Nurse AideFletcher, NCWhat you'll do: Following a written plan of care by a registered nurse, you'll provide personal care services, household support, and companion care (homemaker) services to help adults stay safe and independent at home. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing patients with the highest-quality care, enabling them to live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.
NURSE AIDES for WEEKDAYS , ACSP Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.NURSE AIDES for WEEKDAYS , ACSPAsheville, NCWhat you'll do: Following a written plan of care by a registered nurse, you'll provide personal care services, household support, and companion care (homemaker) services to help adults stay safe and independent at home. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing patients with the highest-quality care, enabling them to live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.
CNA / Certified Nurse Aide Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.CNA / Certified Nurse Aidebrevard, NC$20–$22 / hourWhat you'll do: Following a written plan of care by a registered nurse, you'll provide personal care services, household support, and companion care (homemaker) services to help adults stay safe and independent at home. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing patients with the highest-quality care, enabling them to live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.
CNA, Certified Nurse Aide, ACSP Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.CNA, Certified Nurse Aide, ACSPBrevard, NC$20–$22 / hourWhat you'll do: Following a written plan of care by a registered nurse, you'll provide personal care services, household support, and companion care (homemaker) services to help adults stay safe and independent at home. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing patients with the highest-quality care, enabling them to live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.
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Health Care Technician I (Admissions) - JFK ADATC State of North CarolinaHealth Care Technician I (Admissions) - JFK ADATCBuncombe County, NC$31,200–$46,348 / yearAn employee is not eligible for a Sign-On Bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date). The State of North Carolina Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
Adjunct Nursing Faculty-Mental Health HCA Healthcare IncAdjunct Nursing Faculty-Mental HealthAsheville, NCExperiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, and per the State Board of Nursing Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. Position Overview:Adjunct Nursing faculty are responsible for facilitating learning and learner development, using assessment and evaluation strategies, participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, evaluating student learning and program outcomes, and functioning within the educational environment.
NewNighthawk Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist HCA Healthcare IncNighthawk Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistAsheville, NCLocated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers year-round outdoor recreation, and is an epicenter for hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway. NIGHTHAWK POSITION AT MISSION Work 7 nights on/14 nights off; Generous full-time salary and full-time benefits Mission Hospital is seeking a CRNA to join our night shift anesthesia team under a unique coverage model that provides full-time salary and benefits.
Anesthesiology Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist HCA Healthcare IncAnesthesiology Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistAsheville, NCLocated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville offers year-round outdoor recreation, and is an epicenter for hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Compared to larger metro areas, Asheville offers a slower pace without sacrificing amenities, making it an ideal place to build a long-term career while maintaining quality of life.
Care Manager Adult Behavioral Health West Buncombe County & surrounding counties $3,000 Sign-on Bonus RHA Health ServicesCare Manager Adult Behavioral Health West Buncombe County & surrounding counties $3,000 Sign-on BonusAsheville, North CarolinaChampioning the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring)-Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Managing Stress -(Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations.
Behavioral Health Technician I HCA Healthcare IncBehavioral Health Technician IAsheville, NCUnder the supervision of the registered nurse, the Mental Health Technician assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the MHT's skills/training and the needs of the department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. What qualifications you will need:Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateNonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateHigh School Graduate / GED Benefits Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
Mental Health Technician I HCA Healthcare IncMental Health Technician IAsheville, NCUnder the supervision of the registered nurse, the Mental Health Technician assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the MHT's skills/training and the needs of the department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Mental Health Technician I Job Summary and Qualifications The Mental Health Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to behavioral health nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Lead Mental Health Technician HCA HealthcareLead Mental Health TechnicianAsheville, NCThis role combines direct patient care, such as assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), documenting behavioral changes, and facilitating therapeutic groups with administrative and leadership responsibilities to ensure seamless unit operations and adherence to care plans. Mission Hospital , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region.