Lower Cape Fear LifeCare·Whiteville, North Carolina
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses across all age groups. Responsibilities include managing the Plan of Care, delegating duties to nursing assistants, and providing patient and family education.
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The Registered Nurse – Inpatient provides direct patient care for patients in life limiting illnesses.
The patient population can include newborns through geriatric patients.
The Professional Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient based on appropriate nursing standards, policies and procedures.
Management of each patient also includes appropriately and effectively delegating patient care duties to other members of the team in order to assure optimal patient outcomes.
The Professional Registered Nurse is also responsible for continuing his/her own personal development to enhance practice and the profession of Nursing.
The Professional Registered Nurse will perform other duties as assigned.
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, either through an RN and/or BSN program.
Current license to practice nursing in the State of North Carolina.
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Two years experience. Prefer at least one year Home Care or Hospice or related oncology experience.
Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Ability to speak clearly to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff regarding patient’s condition and care. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.
Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 45 pounds or less in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires pushing, moving, lifting of patients.
Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a Plan of Care, selects appropriate interventions to meet patient/family outcomes. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short and long-term memory.
Must be able to assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate Plan of Care. Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds and effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs which may include weekends/holidays, rotating shifts, availability for all 3 Care Centers.
All patient populations from infants through geriatric with life limiting illness.
Market context
In North Carolina, inpatient per diem RN roles often attract candidates with hospital experience and flexible scheduling needs, and employers commonly look for a current state license plus solid clinical judgment. This role is competitive because it requires an accredited nursing degree, at least two years of experience, and preferred background in home care, hospice, or oncology. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and align your resume to the preferred specialties before applying.