REGISTERED NURSE - WOODHAVEN

Job Description: Assure quality nursing care for patient by following physician's orders, state and federal regulations and this Facility's policies and procedures. Administers all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., or I.V.) as ordered by M.D. and according to Facility policies. Leads, guides, and supervises nursing assistants and orderlies. Assists physicians with rounds as needed. Drapes, remains with and cares for patients during MD rounds, physical examinations, and treatments as necessary. Performs treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately. Maintains infection control measures as necessary. Adheres to all regulations pertaining to cleanliness, infection control, and Standard/Universal Precautions. Assists with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned. Assists with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions unit/hall. Assists with scheduling patients annual physical with attending physician and ensures physicals and documentation of physical 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 assuring that 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, realizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients.