Registered Nurse (J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team & is responsible for the coordination (to include ongoing assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation) of nursing care for residents living in a home at JIRDC. This care includes administration of medications/treatments, assessment of outcomes & nursing treatment as indicated. The selected candidate must successfully complete the DHHS medication exam and have the ability to independently administer medications & treatments in a timely, accurate manner following the 6 rights. Selected candidates must also successfully become certified in CPR & NCVIF.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
- Must be able to successfully perform all functions applicable to nursing on the ADA checklist for all nursing positions at JIRDC
- Must successfully complete the DHHS medication exam
- Ability to independently administer medications & treatments in a timely, accurate manner following the 6 rights
- Must also successfully become certified in CPR & NCVIF
- This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events
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
- Coordination of nursing care for residents
- Administration of medications/treatments
- Assessment of outcomes
- Nursing treatment as indicated
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
