Geriatric Nurse Leader | Compassionate Patient Care

Liberty Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health in Burlington, North Carolina, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality geriatric nursing care in a hospital-like setting.

The successful candidate will hold an NC nursing license, maintain CPR certification, and supervise nursing assistants while collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure compassionate care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina is required.
• CPR certification required and renewed yearly.
• Ability to supervise nursing assistants and coordinate care.
• Commitment to geriatric nursing and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care following orders, regulations, and facility policies.
• Administer medications as ordered and scheduled.
• Supervise nursing assistants and other staff during shifts.
• Assist physicians with rounds and patient examinations.
• Maintain infection control and Standard/Universal Precautions.
• Documentation of treatments and patient status; scheduling annual physicals and admissions tasks.

Skills

Supervise nursing assistants

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse from accredited School of Nursing

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY

REGISTERED NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY

Liberty Health Burlington, North Carolina, United States

About this position

REGISTERED NURSE - LIBERTY COMMONS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Job Description:

• Assure quality nursing care for patient by following physician’s orders, state and federal regulations and this Facility’s policies and procedures.
• Administers all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., or I.V.) as ordered by M.D. and according to Facility policies.
• Leads, guides, and supervises nursing assistants and orderlies.
• Assists physicians with rounds as needed.
• Drapes, remains with and cares for patients during MD rounds, physical examinations, and treatments as necessary.
• Performs treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately. Maintains infection control measures as necessary.
• Adheres to all regulations pertaining to cleanliness, infection control, and Standard/Universal Precautions.
• Assists with research related to the quality of nursing care, as assigned.
• Assists with records, orders, and assessment of new admissions unit/hall. Assists with scheduling patients annual physical with attending physician and ensures physicals and documentation of physical are done on a timely basis.

Job Requirements:

• Registered Nurse, graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from North Carolina Board of Nursing and submit proof of license renewal every other year.
• Provide quality-nursing care to patients, follow doctor orders, genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• CPR certified yearly.
• Attend in-service training and other staff meetings as required.
• Ability to supervise nursing assistants assuring that work assignments are completed appropriately and timely.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to work and cooperate well with all nursing personnel, other departments and have understanding, patience, and tact in working with patients, families, doctors, and others.
• Ability to make decisions regarding nursing problems, realizing that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences for patients.

Visit www.libertyhealthcareandrehab.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.