Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric

Maria Parham is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with Our RN Recruiting Specialist

Text Angie AbouZied at 615-552-0579 or email: angie.abouzied@lifepointhealth.net

Summary

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice for behavioral health patients. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to support a safe, therapeutic environment and high-quality outcomes.

Reports to: Director or Manager of Department

How You'll Contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role

Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities. Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific for the patient's age.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families. Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation). Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs). Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of the patients and their families.

Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education. Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.

Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on call. Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing outstanding care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan. Competitive paid time off. Opportunities for PTO cash-out PTO donation program for those in need. Employee assistance program that covers mental, physical, and financial wellness Loan repayment and tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants. Robust employee recognition and awards programs. FREE Parking! These are just a few examples of the many benefits we offer to you

What we're looking for

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license) Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing program Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required) Handle with Care preferred.

Qualifications and

Requirements

Current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire. One year of experience is preferred (new grads encouraged to apply) No call Every other weekend Rotating Holidays

Skills

Critical think