Registered Nurse (RN) Skilled Nursing

Lifepoint Health • Roxboro, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Person Memorial Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its skilled nursing unit in Roxboro, North Carolina. The role provides direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse meets patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, religious, and cultural needs and communicates changes in patient condition or response to treatment to the healthcare team.

The 60-bed unit primarily serves seniors, with average occupancy of 50 to 53 residents and 26 private rooms. Patients may have dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or need short-term rehabilitation. Nurses collaborate with laboratory, rehabilitation, hospice, and psychiatric teams. The position reports to the Unit Director and is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts. Work on scheduled shifts and overtime as necessary is noted.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina RN license, either single-state or compact; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family education using the teach-back method, evaluate learning, recommend further education when needed, and document education.
• Plan for 24-hour care by assessing, monitoring, and documenting functioning, health status, mental status, medical history, medication compliance, and treatment needs.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with members of the healthcare team.
• Notify physicians promptly of changes in patient condition and response to treatment.
• Deliver patient care according to standards of care and practice.
• Administer medications and treatments, including initiating and maintaining IV medications and administering blood and blood products.
• Check emergency equipment and drugs each shift for proper operation and availability.
• Maintain a safe patient and work environment by following infection-control and safety policies and procedures.
• Receive and document physician orders, follow up and evaluate patient outcomes, and ensure orders are carried out according to policy.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
• Assist with morning care and bed baths.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Request and put away supplies, enter work orders, order daily dietary supplies, and perform receptionist duties.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• PTO cash-out options
• PTO donation program
• Employee Assistance Program with resources for physical, mental, and financial wellness
• Employee recognition programs
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

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