Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit- Part Time PM in Valdese, North Carolina at Amorem

This is for a Part Time PM Shift.

Through a holistic approach, high quality comprehensive care is provided timely and efficiently to promote a positive end of life

experience in the PCU.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct admission assessments

· Establish plan of care in coordination with interdisciplinary team approach to collaborate, revise, update, and assure services are provided according to established plan

· Make assignments and supervise patient care provided by volunteers and staff members

· Ensure physicians, families, and appropriate staff members are promptly notified of changes in patient condition

· Make referrals to other services as needed in coordination with social workers

· Educate families and patients on disease processes, dying process, treatment plan and assist them in making informed choices about care promoting independence

· Provide active listening and support to patients and families through the trajectory of their disease progression

· Provide services at the time of death, including notification of staff per policy

· Provide medications timely and accurately per physician’s orders

· Ensure safety of all residents implementing interventions needed as per plan of care

· Ensure infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed

· Assure facility is secured per safety policies and procedures after hours and on weekends

· Assure facility environment is appropriate to promote privacy and solace for all patients

· Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked

· Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Able to work with the interdisciplinary team

· Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age, or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· Current North Carolina license as a registered nurse

Experience:

· Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):

· CPR certification

· CHPN within 3 years of hire