Registered Nurse (RN) - FT Nights | Rocky Mount Specialty

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount•Rocky Mount, NC

About The Position

PAM Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver, direct, and supervise care for patients admitted to a nursing unit. Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse, the RN uses the nursing process to provide patient care. The role involves caring for medically complex and/or critically ill patients who require extended hospitalization, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, and educating patients and families about disease processes, medications, discharge planning, and community resources. The RN administers medications and IV therapies and provides advanced wound care according to physician orders and protocols. Care may involve complex conditions such as sepsis, cardiac issues, strokes, post-surgical recovery, and chronic illness. Other related duties may be assigned or requested, including Charge Nurse duties when qualified. PAM Health describes a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth, including an Education Advancement Program.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state where the hospital resides, or compact licensure if the state participates.
Current BLS certification is required; certifications must be AHA-approved within 90 days of employment.
Evidence of ACLS certification is required 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

Use the nursing process to deliver, direct, and supervise care to patients admitted to the nursing unit.
Provide direct care to medically complex and/or critically ill patients requiring extended hospitalization.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals to create and carry out individualized care plans.
Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, discharge planning, and community resources.
Administer medications and IV therapies and provide advanced wound care in accordance with 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, potentially including Charge Nurse duties.