Registered Nurse (RN) - FT Days | Rocky Mount Specialty
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers, directs, and supervises nursing care for patients admitted to the nursing unit, using the nursing process under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse. The role provides direct care to medically complex and/or critically ill patients who require extended hospitalization and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and carry out individualized care plans. The RN educates patients and families, administers medications and IV therapies, provides advanced wound care, and manages complex comorbidities. Other related duties may be assigned or requested, including serving as Charge Nurse when appropriately certified.
Requirements
- Current registered nurse (RN) licensure in the state where the hospital resides, or compact licensure if the state participates.
- Current BLS certification is required.
- Evidence of ACLS certification is required within 90 days of employment; BLS and ACLS certifications must be AHA approved within 90 days of employment.
- Current ACLS certification is required for Charge Nurses.
Nice To Haves
- One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to medically complex and/or critically ill patients requiring extended hospitalization.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists, Case Managers, Dietitians, and Speech Language Pathologists, to create and carry out individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, discharge planning, and community resources.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced wound care according to physician orders and protocols.
- Manage complex comorbidities, including sepsis, cardiac issues, strokes, post-surgery recovery, and chronic illness.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including Charge Nurse duties when qualified.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with plan options.
- Prescription drug plans.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Group legal assistance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Home and auto insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Referral bonuses of up to $3,000 per employee referred.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid benefit time.
- Education Advancement Program and opportunities for professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
