What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Care Nurse position at Cherokee Indian Hospital?
Hiring Bonus: $10,000
Primary Function
Provide restorative nursing care to residents and patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Reports resident's needs and concerns to a licensed nurse. Performs a variety of specialized professional level nursing duties which include clinical procedures, specified lab tests, health assessments, and all associated documentation and related activities as licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina (Or compact state).
Job Description
- Attends all mandatory agencies in-service/educational programs as scheduled during evaluation period.
- Rotates weekends, holidays, and on-call duty with other nursing staff.
- Recognizes abnormal lab results and/or changes in patient's condition, and notifies physician per agency policy.
- Recognizes and informs supervisor of unusual or difficult nursing care problems and utilizes problem-solving skills to suggest constructive changes.
- Attends at least 16 hours/year of work-related educational programs.
- Participates in QA and Performance improvement projects as assigned.
- Demonstrates safe practices by using proper body mechanics, following policies for sharp/dangerous material handling and disposal, and reporting and/or acting to correct unsafe or costly conditions.
- Cleans and restocks carts at the end of shifts, and as needed, to maintain current and complete nursing supplies.
- Administers medications and treatments to residents as ordered by physician.
- Performs other duties assigned by supervisor to promote efficient operation of the Tsali Care Center.
- Supervise LPN’S, CNA’S, Med Aides and PCA’s as assigned.
- Medication administration through the following routes: oral, eye, ear, nasal, inhalant, transdermal, topical, vaginal, rectal, sublingual, sub q, IM and IV.
Education /Experience
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required. Or licensed in a compact state.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required
- Bachelor degree in nursing or related field preferred.
- A valid driver's license is required.
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