Registered Nurse, (RN) PRN Skilled Nursing

Lifepoint Health • Roxboro, NC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission of making communities healthier. This unit has 60 beds, with an average occupancy of 50 to 53 residents. We care for patients with diagnoses such as Dementia, Alzheimer's, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and those in need of short-term rehabilitation. In addition, there are 26 private rooms. Our primary focus is on the senior population and conveniently located within Person Memorial Hospital (PMH). Nurses will collaborate closely with the laboratory, rehabilitation, hospice, and psychiatric teams.

Requirements

• Current 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 is required upon hire.
• Active North Carolina RN license (single state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience is preferred (new grads encouraged to apply)

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family education utilizing the teach back method, evaluates and recommends additional education as indicated by evaluation of patient/family learning and documents.
• Delivers patient care activities according to standards of Care and Practice.
• Administration of medications and treatments, i.e., initiation and maintenance of IV meds, blood and blood products,
• Checks emergency equipment/drugs for proper operation and availability every shift.
• Maintains a safe patient and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Receives physician orders, documents, follows up and evaluates patients’ outcomes. Assures that orders are carried out properly per policy.
• Assist physician with bedside procedures.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• PTO Cash-Out Options
• PTO Donation Program - support for colleagues facing critical needs
• Employee Assistance Program - resources for mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Robust Employee Recognition Programs
• FREE Parking

What This Job Offers

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