Registered Nurse

Company: Life Center of Galax
Location: Galax
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

BENEFITS:Life Center of Galax provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:

• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive hourly rate
• $4 Shift Differential for night shift
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401 (k) plan
• Paid time off including Personal, Vacation, Sick, Extended Sick, and holidaysAVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS:We have full and part-time RN positions available for day and night shifts. Full-time shifts are 12-hours.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -OF THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN):
  • Provide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
  • Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
  • Notify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
  • Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
  • Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
    • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
    • One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
    • Current RN license as required by state.
    • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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