REGISTERED NURSE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Health; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Liberty Health in Blowing Rock, NC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality geriatric nursing care. The RN will follow physician orders, administer medications, lead nursing assistants, and assist physicians during rounds and exams.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and coordination with the care team to ensure timely physicals, documentation, and compliance with state regulations. A North Carolina nursing license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse from an accredited school.
• Current North Carolina Nursing License.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care following physician orders and facility policies.
• Administer medications (oral, SQ, IM or IV) as ordered.
• Lead, guide and supervise nursing assistants and orderlies.
• Assist physicians with rounds and examinations as needed.
• Maintain infection control and documentation of treatments.
• Coordinate scheduling of physicals and admissions.

Skills

Medication administration

Infection control

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Health Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States

About this position

REGISTERED NURSE - THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

***$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available!***

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.