Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care

Northshore Home Health Care; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide exceptional patient care in a rural MedSurg unit with diverse diagnoses. You will collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans prioritizing patient needs.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, medication administration, CPR readiness, and ongoing evaluation to optimize outcomes, with a focus on patient advocacy and education to support informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience required
• RN licensure and BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and monitor patient progress to recognize care patterns.
• Administer medications and respond to critical situations, including CPR.
• Continuously evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Advocate for patients, provide education, and facilitate safe equipment handling and transfers.

Job description

We are seeking a registered nurse to provide exceptional patient care in a rural Medsurg unit with diverse diagnoses, from traditional to advanced intermediate care. The role involves collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans that prioritize patient needs and preferences.

• Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, recognizing care patterns, administering medications, and responding to critical situations such as CPR.
• Continuously evaluating patient progress and adjusting care plans accordingly to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Acting as a patient advocate and providing education to support informed decision-making.
• Ensuring safe handling of equipment and patient transfers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience; intermediate/PCU experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• Strong assessment, collaboration, and communication skills essential.