Job Description

Job Location Glenflora - Lumberton, NC 28360 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $35.00 - $41.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None Job Shift Third Shift Job Category Nurse

GlenFlora is hiring for third shift RN nurses!

Part time (20+), full-time (30+) and PRN available! Benefits start at 20+ hours/week.

Pay and Benefits:

• Base pay per hour (range $35- $41+) depends on experience (see additional pay details below).

• 3rd shift diff of $2.00/hour

• Weekend shift diff $3.00/hour for all shifts

Additional Benefits:

• Pay in lieu of benefits $3.00 extra per hour!

• Flex scheduling available! Typical 8-hour and 12-hour shifts are available as well as flexible scheduling options to make work fit your life!

• Daily Pay available. Access earned pay on a daily basis prior to normal pay day.

• Benefits start after 30 days of employment, including insurance and PTO.

• A FREE Health Insurance Premium Option available!

Join the GlenFlora Family, a Lutheran Services Carolinas community!

RN Nurse position: Full time - $10,000 sign on bonus paid out in 2 years

Position Purpose/

Summary: The primary purpose of the staff nurse is to provide care to

residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, the

Director of Nursing Services, and the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on

treatments and medication administration. The staff nurse will also assist in modifying the

treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance

with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals

of LSC.

Essential Functions: The staff nurse, in accordance with Federal and State standards and

regulations, LSC and facility policies, objectives and philosophies, effectively:

1. Accurately and safely prepares, administers, and documents the administration of

medications for residents as prescribed by the physician utilizing the six rights of medication

administration.

2. Administers medication via the following routes: oral, IM, subq, and G-tube; administers IV

fluids and medications (under direct RN supervision, if applicable).

3. Follows LSC procedures for documentation of medication administration, physicians’

orders, nurses’ notes and all other areas of resident care utilizing the electronic medical

record.

4. Follows LSC procedures for drug receipt and storage including: ensuring medications are

properly labeled; ensuring medications are reordered timely; returning discontinued

medications; and verifying accuracy of controlled medications.

5. Maintains security of drug rooms and carts, follows established guidelines for storage of

drugs and biologicals.

6. Report changes in resident’s condition timely and appropriately. Report possible abuse or

crimes against a resident immediately.

7. Report any exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals; report near-miss

accidents and accidents with or without injury as soon as possible to supervisor.

8. Follows resident care plan and participates in care planning process as indicated.

9. Demonstrates proficiency with the following activities: routine skin care, dressing changes,

and ostomy care; catheter care, including inserting and removing foley catheters; and tube

feedings.

10. Proficient with equipment including glucometer, PT/INR machine, bladder scanner, as

applicable.

11. Administers respiratory services, including oxygen, monitoring of O2 stats, and nebulizer

treatments.

12. Follows LSC procedures regarding reporting of medication errors and incidents or

accidents.

13. Follows LSC procedures regarding notification of supervisor, physician, and resident

representative for changes in orders or in condition.

14. Makes rounds throughout shift, communicates report at beginning and end of shift, and

makes rounds with physicians, as assigned.

15. Assists with admission and discharge process.

16. Practices safe infection control standards, safe use of equipment including lifts, and follows

emergency procedures as instructed.

17. Honors resident choice, allowing residents to direct their own care and make personal

choices regarding daily schedules, activities, etc.

18. Participates in educational programs and in-service as required.

19. Reflects LSC’s mission, vision, values and customer service standards in daily interactions.

20. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities, if any: Oversees nursing team, including CNAs, restorative

nursing assistants, and medication aides, providing coaching and training as indicated and as

allowed under the scope of the nurse practice act.

Qualifications

Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the job:

Education: Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an

approved LPN/RN program.

Experience: None required.

Specialized Skills:

1. Remains cordial and tactful at all times, and encourages optimal communication with

residents, families, peers and others; maintains confidentiality.

2. CPR Certified or ability to become CPR certified.

Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc: Must be a licensed nurse in the state of North Carolina

(Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse).

Preferences (Optional):

1. Preferred two years experience as an LPN/RN.

2. Computer skills preferred; must have ability or willingness to learn to complete all resident

documentation electronically.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

1. Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds; and occasionally

lifting weights up to 50 pounds.

2. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported.

3. May require occasional bending, squatting, or reaching repeatedly.

4. Able to assist in the repositioning and transferring of individuals of varying weights

following established safe lifting procedures.

5. Ambulatory throughout the facility.