RN Nursing Care, Full-Time, 7a-7p

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

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Nursing Care position provides nursing care for patients before, during, and after procedures. The nurse interviews patients, assesses their condition and needs, verifies patient identity and consent, and monitors and reports changes in condition. The role ensures accepted techniques and practices are followed, supports proper patient positioning, and prepares supplies and equipment before procedures. It also includes specimen and culture handling, documentation and charges, and handoff communication when accompanying patients to their care unit. The nurse supervises or assists other personnel in the room, responds to patient needs, and provides care appropriate to patients across the specified age groups. Duties may also be assigned by surgical services leadership. This is a full-time, first-shift role scheduled 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Med Surg 2E at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

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 for electronic medical record charting.
Knowledge of human growth and development across the patient life span and ability to meet the needs of patients in the stated age categories.

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 as necessary.
Ensure patient care through proper identification, chart checks, and reporting changes in condition.
Verify that consent forms are accurate and properly signed before procedures.
Ensure proper patient body alignment throughout procedures.
Prepare supplies and equipment and complete equipment checks before procedures.
Handle specimens and cultures according to policy and procedure.
Complete documentation and charges.
Accompany patients to their care unit and report procedure details and special events to the receiving nurse.
Interview patients before procedures to learn about them and assess their condition and needs.
Prepare supplies and organize materials according to the special needs of the patient and procedure.
Provide care appropriate to patients across adolescence, young adulthood/adulthood, middle age, and geriatric age groups.
Perform duties assigned by surgical services leadership.
Respond promptly to patient needs and concerns.