Registered Nurse - Med/Tele and Behavioral Health, Per Diem Nights

Summary

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Major Job Functions

• Affirms patient care needs through assessment
• Organizes appropriate patient care based on assessment
• Implements and evaluates patient care plans
• Maintains a safe environment
• Maintains required competencies
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Recognizes and responds to life-threatening situations
• Fosters collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintains quality of care based on outcome-oriented indicators
• Participates in cost containment and accurate charging for patient services
• Adjusts care based on age-specific needs
• Supports patients' cultural and spiritual practices within medical guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
• Greater than one year of experience in medical-surgical, critical care, Dept. of Corrections, or Behavioral Health nursing
• Possesses strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, crisis intervention, substance abuse management, and telemetry monitoring
• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Unit Description

2 North is an 18-bed Medical/Telemetry and Behavioral Health unit consisting of Med/Tele patients with underlying behavioral issues. Staff work on a track schedule with a patient ratio of 1:6. Our Care Team includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerk, Resource/Charge Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Clinical Educator, and Nurse Manager. New Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply.

Work Experience

• Greater than one year of experience in medical-surgical, critical care, Dept. of Corrections, or Behavioral Health nursing
• High level of empathy, attention to detail, and collaborative working with a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Effective organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses And Certifications

• BLS - American Heart Association
• RN - Board Of Nursing