RNNursing Care Weekend Option

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides nursing care in the Obstetrics/Gynecology department at Scotland Memorial Hospital. The role includes preparing patients and rooms for procedures, ensuring care follows accepted standards, monitoring patient condition and responding to patient needs. The nurse supervises or assists other personnel in the room, completes procedure documentation and charges, and communicates relevant information to the receiving nurse. Staff are expected to understand patient growth and development across adolescence through geriatric age groups and provide age-appropriate care. Other duties may be assigned by surgical services leadership.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current North Carolina or multistate RN licensure.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Diplomacy, tact, and a positive approach to problem solving.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to foster a teamwork environment.
Ability to communicate articulately and professionally with patients, customers, other departments, and staff.
Computer skills, including electronic medical record charting.

Responsibilities

Stay current with best practices and advancements in endoscopy and gastroenterology nursing.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Ensure proper patient identification, review the chart, and report changes in condition.
Verify that the consent form is accurate and properly signed before the procedure.
Ensure proper patient body alignment throughout the procedure.
Prepare supplies and equipment, and check that equipment is working before the procedure.
Handle specimens and cultures according to policy and procedure.
Complete documentation and charges.
Accompany the patient to the patient care unit and report procedure details and notable events to the nurse.
Interview the patient before the procedure to learn about the patient, assess condition, and identify needs.
Prepare supplies and organize materials for the patient's and procedure's special needs.
Apply knowledge of human growth and development across the life span and provide appropriate care to patients ages 13 and older.
Perform duties assigned by surgical services leadership.
Respond promptly to patient needs and concerns.