Registered Nurse

970 Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid parental leave

On-site childcare

Flexible scheduling

Exclusive savings programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Scotland Memorial Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Nursing Med Surg: Observation Unit. The role requires NC or multisate RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and strong communication and organizational skills.

You will supervise room staff, ensure patient safety, and coordinate care with multiple departments in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include maintaining standards, documenting procedures, and ensuring consent accuracy.

Qualifications

• Graduate Of Accredited Nursing Program with licensure requirements.
• Current NC or Multistate RN licensure; current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stay current with best practices in gastroenterology nursing.
• Ensure proper technique according to standards.
• Supervise personnel in the room and assist as needed.
• Ensure patient care through identification, chart checks and reporting changes.
• Confirm consent forms are accurate and signed prior to procedures.
• Maintain proper body alignment during procedures.
• Verify supplies and equipment are ready and functional.
• Care for specimens and cultures per policy.
• Complete documentation and charges.
• Escort patient to care unit and report to nurse.
• Interview patient to assess needs and condition.
• Prepare supplies and materials for patient needs.
• Ages: ensure competency across patient age groups.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diplomacy & tact

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

EMR proficiency

Patient communication

Education

Graduate Of Accredited Nursing Program

RN licensure (NC or Multistate)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Department: Scotland Memorial Hospital - Nursing Med Surg: Observation Unit Status: Full time Shift: Various (United States of America) Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Education & Skills

• Education
• Graduate Of Accredited Nursing Program Certification/Licensure (including annual requirements)
• Current NC or Multistate RN licensure; current BLS Specialized Training
• Acls Certification Other Skills And Competencies
• Demonstrates Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal.
• Diplomacy, Tact, And A Positive Approach To Problem Solving Are Required To Be Successful.
• Organizational Skills Are A Must.
• Fosters A Teamwork Environment.
• Must Be Able To Communicate With Patients, Customers, Other Departments, And Staff In An Articulate And Professional Manner
• Computer (Electronic Medical Record) Charting

Job Description

1. 1.Stay current with best practice and advancements in edoscopy and gastroenterology nursing.
2. 2.Ensures that proper technique and practice are used according to accepted standards.
3. 3.Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.
4. 4.Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of chart and reporting changes in condition.
5. 5.Ascertains that consent form is accurate and properly signed prior to procedure.
6. 6.Ensures proper body alignment throughout procedure.
7. 7.Have all supplies and equipment in room with equipment checks completed before procedure to ensure it is in working condition.
8. 8.Cares for specimens and cultures according to policy and procedure.
9. 9.Completes documentation and charges.
10. 10.Accompanies patient to patient care unit and reports to nurse on patient procedure and special happenings.
11. 11.Interviews patient prior to procedure to facilitate knowledge of patient, assesses condition and needs.
12. 12.Prepares supplies and organizes materials with respect to special needs of patient and procedure.
13. 13.Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 – 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs
14. 14.Performs duties as assigned by surgical services leadership.
15. 15.Responds promptly to patient needs and concerns.

Benefits

That’s why we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare
• Flexible scheduling
• Exclusive savings programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today!

Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way. Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health. Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities.

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system. We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation. Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises.

Our Beliefs About Our Future:

To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.