Registered Nurse - PICU - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Wayne, MI

3d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position will perform specialized nursing and medical treatment and deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals, many of whom are also medically fragile. This position carries out nursing care plans based on the diagnoses and pertinent medical information, and individual needs. The Registered nurse will independently carry out the nursing care process and will set up an environment to assist individuals in obtaining the maximum level of functioning and/or recovery. They will administer medication, participate in interdisciplinary team process, assist in coordinating care for the individuals, and work closely with the medical doctors, psychologist, social worker, recreational therapist, dietician, and other professionals to assist the individual in meeting their maximum potential for independence and function while providing the best quality of life possible. Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications.
Ability to communicate information in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, written, or by demonstration.
Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized nursing and medical treatment.
Deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals, many of whom are also medically fragile.
Carry out nursing care plans based on diagnoses, pertinent medical information, and individual needs.
Independently carry out the nursing care process.
Set up an environment to assist individuals in obtaining the maximum level of functioning and/or recovery.
Administer medication.
Participate in interdisciplinary team process.
Assist in coordinating care for the individuals.
Work closely with medical doctors, psychologist, social worker, recreational therapist, dietician, and other professionals.