*Job description - Registered Nurse*
*Overview:*
* Med/Surg Unit, Emergency Department - 36 hours Night and Day Shift positions and PRN as needed
* Assesses, plans, implements, & evaluates the nursing care of patients in the Med/Surg Unit, Emergency Department, or Surgical Services . Responsible for ensuring continuity of care by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs, and Unit Secretaries. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Maintains role as a patient advocate with a focus on the hospital's mission. Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior. Demonstrates adherence to all policies and procedures. Follows the Nurse Practice Act.
*Why work for Dosher Memorial?*
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
* Competitive shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
* *Patient Care Unit Only* - $10,000 sign-on bonus for day shift; $12,000 sign-on bonus for night shift
*Qualifications*
* A minimum of at least 2 years of experience.
* Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with a current NC RN license as well as BLS and ACLS certification.
* Possess analytical and problem solving skills
* Ability to make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge
*Responsibilities:*
* Ensure quality care is delivered
* Participates in the admission process by evaluating and completing the initial interview, initial physical assessment, discharge planner, and problem list
* Implements Plan of Care as condition or needs change
* Consistently involves patient and family in planning for care, treatment, teaching needs, and discharge plans
* Functions as a patient advocate by protecting the patient's rights
* Assesses patients on admission, each shift change, as well as when condition changes.
* Meets current documentation standards and policies
* Notes and carries out physician's orders in a timely manner
* Notifies charge nurse or physician of changes in patient's condition, abnormal labs, radiology exams, respiratory status, telemetry changes, etc. and follows through until appropriate action is taken
* Gives a thorough report to oncoming shift
* Demonstrates competence in technical and manual skills according to scope of practice for registered nurses; to manage care of the medical/surgical and higher level care patients.
* Supervises PCTs and other members of the Health Care Team to accomplish the Plan of Care that has been developed
* Administers medications using the five rights and per patient identification policy; performs treatments safely.
* Interacts with patients, families, co-workers, manager, and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable, and friendly manner.
* Demonstrates ability to remain calm in emergency and/or stressful situations and gives everyone a feeling of confidence that the situation is under control.
* Performs duties with Age Specific Standards in mind.
* Consistently follows the policies and procedures of the hospital and Patient Care Unit.
Pay: $29.00 - $39.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Critical & Intensive Care
* Emergency Medicine
* Medical-Surgical
* Surgery
* Telemetry
License/Certification:
* RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person

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