The Registered Nurse will plan and implement interdisciplinary care plans while providing direct nursing care to patients. They are also responsible for supervising LPN and Hospice Aide staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing services.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a valid North Carolina RN license and possess at least two years of clinical experience. Proficiency in nursing assessments, regulatory compliance, and effective communication is essential for this role.
Communication skillsInterpersonal skillsPatient careElectronic medical recordsRegulatory complianceHIPAA complianceOrganization skillsData entryPain managementStaff supervisionClinical documentationNursing assessmentSymptom managementInterdisciplinary care planningMedicare conditions of participation
Job description
RN – Elizabeth House
Reports To: Director of Inpatient Unit
Status
Non-Exempt
Shift: After hours/Nights
Location
Flat Rock - Elizabeth House Inpatient unit
Summary
Planning and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care, provide direct nursing care, and instruct/supervise the LPN and Hospice Aide staff in the delivery of nursing care to clients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Practices within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
Assessing the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens
Recording and reporting the results of the nursing assessment
Planning, initiating, delivering, and evaluating appropriate nursing acts
Teaching, assigning, delegating to or supervising other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen
Collaborating with other health care providers in determining the appropriate patient and family-centered plan of care and ensures the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care is coordinated
Implementing the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen
Providing teaching and counseling about the patient's health
Reporting and recording the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care
Supervising, teaching, and evaluating those who perform or are preparing to perform nursing functions and administering nursing programs and nursing services
Providing for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
Demonstrate basic data entry skills
Demonstrate excellent organization skills
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Demonstrate skill/expertise in pain and symptom management
Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a group
Demonstrate understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Hand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writing
Lifting/carrying of 50 lbs. Often
Near & far visual acuity
Ability to hear, understand, & distinguish speech and other sounds
Prolonged standing & walking
Intent and Function
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.
Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.
Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position.
In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.
