RN-Graduate Nurse (Full-Time)

Scotland Memorial Hospital - Medical Education: Residents & Fellows

Full time

Shift:

Minimum Requirements- Current NC or Multistate RN licensure; Graduate Of Nursing Program

Assesses all assigned patients within 1-2 hours of units report, including patient's physical and mental health and patient's reaction to illness and treatment requirements.

Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. Pediatrics 1 - 12 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 - 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Planning:

Initiates Nursing Care Plans within 8 hours of admission which identifies the patient's present/potential problems from the patient assessment and formulates a nursing diagnosis or problem statement.

Individualizes a plan of care based on collected data, identified problems, and established goals with patient/family input.

Formulates nursing orders that delineate interventions to be taken relating specifically to identified patient/family needs including education, discharge planning, and follow-up care.

Implementation:

Administers nursing care according to MD's orders and nursing plan of care within the scope of hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.

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Communicates (verbally and written) the results of the nursing assessment, the plan of care, and the patient's response to care to all individuals involved in patient care.

Recognizes the needs for additional patient care services, and coordinates these activities with appropriate individuals or outside agency.

Anticipates psycho-social and spiritual needs of the patient involving appropriate services as needed.

Evaluates patient's status and interventions and modifies plan as needed with input from care team members and patient/family.

Records the evaluation of the patient's response to nursing intervention at least every shift.

Ensures accuracy and relevancy of patient records and other hospital documents

Documents legibly on the patient record throughout the shift, is thorough, accurate, and complete.

Completes and submits Variance Reports within the shift.

Documents errors in charting according to policy.

Reviews and maintains narcotic control sheets according to hospital policy and procedure.

Uses appropriate terminology and approved hospital abbreviations.

Reviews and signs off patient chart at end of shift; co-signs LPN's documentation.

• Consistently demonstrates skills necessary to provide competent care to all patients for which are is assigned.

Demonstrates initiative to acquire skills necessary to provide new care treatments or services.

At Scotland Health Care System, we're proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of services-including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care-along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women's health.

We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare

Flexible scheduling

Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you're looking for more than just a job-if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference-Scotland Health Care System is the place for you.