REGISTERED NURSE - THE KEMPTON OF CHARLESTON

Liberty Senior Living • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking experienced REGISTERED NURSES (RN LICENSE REQUIRED). The role involves assuring quality nursing care for patients by following physician's orders, state and federal regulations, and the Facility's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include administering medications as ordered by the M.D., leading and supervising nursing assistants, assisting physicians with rounds, and performing treatments scheduled during shifts while maintaining appropriate documentation and infection control measures. The nurse will also assist with research related to the quality of nursing care and help with the assessment of new admissions.

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, and have a 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 and other departments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assure quality nursing care for patients by following physician's orders, state and federal regulations, and Facility policies.
• Administer all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., or I.V.) as ordered by M.D. and according to Facility policies.
• Lead, guide, and supervise nursing assistants and orderlies.
• Assist physicians with rounds as needed.
• Drape, remain with, and care for patients during MD rounds, physical examinations, and treatments as necessary.
• Perform treatments scheduled during shift and document appropriately.
• Maintain infection control measures as necessary.
• Adhere to all regulations pertaining to cleanliness, infection control, and Standard/Universal Precautions.
• Assist with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned.
• Assist with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions unit/hall.
• Assist with scheduling patients' annual physicals with attending physician and ensure physicals and documentation are done on a timely basis.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree