Registered Nurse Staff Member in Pinehurst, NC

Purpose: To deliver exceptional nursing care to patients by adhering to physician directives, compliance with state and federal regulations, and following facility policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions and Requirements: • Conducts walking rounds at the start and end of each shift while exchanging reports. • Manages narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shifts, ensuring accuracy through appropriate initialing on count sheets. • Performs fingersticks as ordered by the physician throughout the shift. • Administers all medications (oral, s.q., I.M., or I.V.) as prescribed, within a 60-minute window before or after the scheduled time. Additionally, administers tube feedings and initiates I.V.s as per physician orders. • Monitors critical or unstable patients closely, documenting findings and notifying the supervisor and/or physician as required. • Observes patients for symptoms or reactions, reporting any adverse changes to the supervisor and/or physician. Ensures documentation is recorded in nursing notes and necessary notifications are made to the patient’s family. • Provides leadership and supervision to nursing assistants and orderlies, guiding their daily tasks. • Oversees care and treatments conducted by nursing assistants and orderlies, such as vital signs, mobility assistance, and rehabilitative programs, ensuring accurate documentation of their care. • Completes incident reports and contacts the physician when necessary. • Fulfills nursing documentation requirements in alignment with facility procedures. • Facilitates the admission process for new patients, ensuring completion of all necessary records including Nurses Admission Record, Nurses Notes, dietary requisitions, and MAR checks. • Handles patient transfers and discharges as specified by the physician. • Assists physicians during rounds as needed. • Provides support and care for patients during medical examinations and treatments. • Informs the physician of any medication administration errors promptly. • Records PRN medications and their effectiveness appropriately on the PRN documentation sheet. • Conducts scheduled treatments throughout the shift and documents accordingly. • Monitors specific skin conditions and reports findings at least weekly or more frequently if necessary.