Registered Nurse (ITU, AAU, GERI, MED PSY,& ADOL) – Cherry Hospital (Evergreen)
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.
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.
Benefits
- Variety of leave options
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
- Loan repayment opportunities
- Employment stability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
