Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric

Lifepoint Health • Louisburg, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice for behavioral health patients. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to support a safe, therapeutic environment and high-quality outcomes. Maria Parham is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• Current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment; able to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems.
• Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
• Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• Handle with Care preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred (new grads encouraged to apply)

Responsibilities

• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Opportunities for PTO cash-out
• PTO donation program for those in need.
• Employee assistance program that covers mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Loan repayment and tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants.
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs.
• FREE Parking!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree