Geriatric Registered Nurse: Compassionate Care & Leadership

Northshore Home Health Care; Windsor (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Windsor, NC is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide geriatric nursing care in a home health setting. You will follow physician orders, administer medications, supervise aides, and assist physicians during rounds and treatments.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and accurate documentation, with responsibilities for managing records and coordinating admissions and annual checkups. Licensure and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, valid license from the licensing board.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to supervise staff, work collaboratively, and demonstrate patience and tact.
• Strong decision-making skills with attention to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality nursing care by following physician’s orders, regulations, and facility policies.
• Administering medications (oral, SQ, IM, IV) as prescribed.
• Supervising and guiding nursing assistants and orderlies.
• Assisting physicians during rounds, physical exams, and treatments.
• Performing treatments, maintaining infection control, and documenting care.
• Ensuring compliance with cleanliness, infection control, and safety protocols.
• Contributing to research on nursing care quality.
• Managing records, assessments, and scheduling physicals for new admissions and annual checkups.

Job description

Northshore Home Health Care in Windsor, NC is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide geriatric nursing care in a home health setting. You will follow physician orders, administer medications, supervise aides, and assist physicians during rounds and treatments.

The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and accurate documentation, with responsibilities for managing records and coordinating admissions and annual checkups. Licensure and CPR are required.