Registered Nurse

Job Description

LPNs / RNs - all shifts

Locations :

• Carrolton of Dunn
• Carrolton of Fayetteville
• Carrolton of Lumberton
• Carrolton of Nash
• Carrolton of Plymouth
• Carrolton of Williamston

Position Purpose :

Provides nursing care to residents assigned

Required Qualifications :

Must be, as a minimum, a graduate of an approved LPN / RN program and licensed to practice in NC.

Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices is preferred.

Must have, as a minimum, training in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility

Current CPR Certification.

Must function independently within the scope of practice for LPN or RN,

Personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

License / Certification :

BLS Certification (Preferred)

LPN or RN (Required)

Medical Specialty :

Geriatrics

Physical Setting :

Long term care

Nursing home

Rehabilitation center

Experience :

Nursing : 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits Include :

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include (this list is not all inclusive) :

Participates in planning and implementing of your unit's activities on the shift and unit as assigned by the DON and / or RN Supervisor.

Assure that department personnel, residents, visitors, etc. follow established policies and procedures, to include safety rules and regulations, by interceding when a violation occurs.

Provides accurate and consistent information to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc. as necessary.

Ensure that resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to a complaint, are followed by all department personnel as given in the facility's established policy.

Maintain confidentiality of resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.

Notify the resident's attending / alternate physician, RN supervisor, as well as the resident's legal guardian representative, when the resident becomes critically ill, injured, etc. as outlined within our established policies.

In cases of death, may call the funeral home as requested by the family, or as otherwise outlined in our established policies. Assure that the body is properly prepared / cleaned for pick up. May announce death as allowed within this state's rules.

Make oral reports / recommendations for interventions for nursing POC to the supervising RN / DON concerning the delivery of resident care on the nursing unit / hall assigned.

Assure that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties / services.

Notify physician and RN supervisor of resident accidents / incidents. Fill out and complete accident / incident report forms on all such occurrences and chart such information in the resident's medical record as outlined in our established policies and procedures.

Take TPRs, blood pressures, etc. and chart as required.

Gives / receives nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.

Monitor residents throughout the assigned shift to assure that prescribed treatment is being properly administered as assigned to other LPNs or delegated to nursing assistants. Record findings in the resident's chart

Reasonable Accommodation Statement :

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and North Carolina civil rights law, it is the policy of Carrolton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Carrolton Facility Management Human Resources.