Registered Nurse- O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
About The Position
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
- Knowledge of professional principles, practices, and theory of nursing and its application
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing the provision of nursing care
- Knowledge of medications and the physiological effects of those medications
- Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff and provide feedback and advice/counsel to nursing staff on care rendered to patients
- Ability to provide patient and family education on disease processes, treatment, and self-care
- Ability to demonstrate patience in dealing with patients, clients, and families
Responsibilities
- Perform specialized nursing and medical treatment
- Deliver care to developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals
- Carry out nursing care plans based on diagnoses and medical information
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
