Overview
*Person Memorial Hospital*
*Who We Are:*
At Person Memorial Hospital, we value people and strive to create an environment where individuals are recognized for who they are, not just what they can do. Our community facility boasts 68 beds and offers a range of specialties, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, and emergency medicine. We also have a skilled nursing facility, imaging and laboratory services, and other subspecialty care options.
*Where We Are:*
Roxboro is north of the busy urban areas of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The town is known for its serene rural landscapes, pleasant climate, and warm small-town hospitality. Surrounded by beautiful hills, lush forests, and farmlands, Roxboro offers a relaxed lifestyle with excellent educational facilities, affordable tax rates, quality healthcare, and various recreational activities.
*Position Summary:*
Utilizes the nursing process including: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and recording of patient care. Teaches, delegates, and supervises other nursing staff in the provision of care. Coordinates services with other members of the health-care team to provide complex patient care. Practices within the scope of the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and Person Memorial Hospital policies/procedures/standards.
*Reports to:*Practice Manager
*_Responsibilities of the Position_*
* Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
* Documents patient care given.
* Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
* Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
* Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
* Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
* Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
*Minimum Education*
Successful completion of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school is required.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
*Certifications:*Basic Life Support (BLS) is required at hire.
Recommend 2-3 years of recent experience in a healthcare setting.
*Required Skills*
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*EEOC Statement:*
Person Memorial Hospital ensures all job applicants and employees have equal employment opportunities. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against an employee or job applicant based on factors such as color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **Person Internal Medicine*
**Title:** *Registered Nurse (PRN) – Cardiac Clinic *
**Location:** *NC-Roxboro*
**Requisition ID:** *7460-8698*
