REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - SOUTHPORT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - SOUTHPORT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER LIBERTY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES provides a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. REGISTERED NURSES (RN LICENSE REQUIRED) Job Description: Assure quality nursing care for patients by following physician’s 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 M.D. and according to facility policies. Lead, guide, and supervise nursing assistants and orderlies. Assist physicians with rounds as needed. Drape, remain with, and care for patients during MD rounds, physical examinations, and treatments as necessary. Perform treatments scheduled during shift and document appropriately. Maintain infection control measures as necessary. Adhere to all regulations pertaining 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 unit/hall. Assist with scheduling patients’ annual physicals with attending physician and ensure physicals and documentation of physicals are done on a timely basis. Job Requirements: Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing. Current, valid license from North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year. Provide quality‑nursing care to patients, follow doctor orders, genuine interest in geriatric nursing. CPR certified yearly. Attend in‑service training and other staff meetings as required. Ability to supervise nursing assistants, ensuring work assignments are completed appropriately and timely. 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. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr