Registered Nurse

Serenityts; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenityts is seeking a qualified RN to provide comprehensive nursing care in a residential setting. Responsibilities include admissions assessments, ongoing health monitoring, care plan development, and prompt response to emergencies.

The role involves administering medications per physician orders, educating residents on treatments, and coordinating appointments with specialists and labs. Two years of nursing experience and NC RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited RN program.
• Current, unrestricted NC RN license.
• CPR and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on admission and during treatment.
• Monitor residents' physical health status and changes.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Administer medications safely per physician orders.
• Educate residents about medications and treatment plans.
• Coordinate medical appointments and diagnostic services.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Emergency response

Medication administration

Patient education

Record keeping

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Monitor residents' physical health status.
• Assess residents for illness, injury, medication side effects, and changes in condition.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Provide first aid and emergency nursing care when necessary.
• Coordinate medical appointments, specialty care, laboratory testing, and diagnostic services.

Medication Management

• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and potential adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs).
• Conduct medication counts and ensure proper medication storage and security.
• Educate residents regarding medications and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists regarding medication concerns or needed adjustments.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.

Licensure

• Current, unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR certification (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Preferred

• Behavioral health
• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)
• Pediatric nursing
• Residential treatment
• Inpatient psychiatric hospital
• Emergency nursing
• School nursing
• Substance use treatment
• Residential behavioral health