REGISTERED NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY

REGISTERED NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY Liberty Cares • With Compassion At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. Job Description Assure quality nursing care for patients by following physician orders, state and federal regulations, and this facility’s policies and procedures. Administer all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., or I.V.) as ordered by a physician and according to facility policies. Lead, guide, and supervise nursing assistants and orderlies. Assist physicians during rounds as needed. Drape and remain with patients during physician rounds, physical examinations, and treatments as necessary. Perform treatments scheduled during shifts and document appropriately. Maintain infection control measures as necessary. Adhere to all regulations related to cleanliness, infection control, and standard/universal precautions. Assist with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned. Assist with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions to the unit/hall. Assist with scheduling patients for annual physical exams with attending physicians and ensure documentation of those physicals is completed in a timely manner. Job Requirements Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Current, valid license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and submission of proof of license renewal every other year. Provide quality nursing care to patients, follow doctor orders, and have a genuine interest in geriatric nursing. CPR certified yearly. Attend in‑service training and other staff meetings as required. Ability to supervise nursing assistants and ensure that work assignments are completed appropriately and on time. Dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with all nursing personnel, other departments, and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others. Ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems, recognizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients. Background checks; drug‑free workplace. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Geriatrics Society