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1.Assesses all patients upon arrival, including patient’s physical and mental health and patient’s reaction to illness and treatment requirements.

2.Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 – 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs

B.Planning

1.Initiates Nursing Care Plans upon admission which identifies the patient’s present/potential problems from the patient assessment and formulates a nursing diagnosis or problem statement.

2.Individualizes care based on collected data, identified problems, and established goals with patient/family input.

3.Formulates nursing orders that delineate interventions to be taken relating specifically to identified patient/family needs including education, discharge planning, and follow-up care.

C.Implementation

1.Administers nursing care according to MD’s orders and nursing plan of care within the scope of hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.

2.Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of

• •procedures
• •medications
• •IV therapy
• •chemotherapy / radiation therapy
• •telephone triage
• •side effect management
• •equipment
• 3.Demonstrates ability to recognize and function appropriately under stress and in a crisis situation.
• 4.Communicates (verbally and written) the results of the nursing assessment, the plan of care, and the patient’s response to care to all individuals involved in patient care.
• 5.Organizes and appropriately schedules patients to meet treatment plan. Performs management responsibility when delegated.
• 6.Facilitates and implements patient and family teaching.
• 7.Recognizes the needs for additional patient care services, and coordinates these activities with appropriate individuals or outside agency.
• 8.Anticipates psycho-social and spiritual needs of the patient involving appropriate services as needed.
• 9.Evaluates patient’s status and interventions and modifies plan as needed with input from care team members and patient/family.
• 10.Records the evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing intervention.
• 11.Evaluates patient and family preparedness for discharge.
• •Ensures accuracy and relevancy of patient records and other hospital documents
• 12.Documents accurately in OR Manager or, if weekend nurse, writes legibly on the patient record throughout the shift; is thorough, accurate, and complete.
• 13.Completes and submits Variance Reports within the shift.
• 14.Documents errors in charting according to policy.
• 15.Uses appropriate terminology and approved hospital abbreviations.
• 16.Satisfactorily completes annual competency review.
• •Maintains department specific skill competencies.
• 17.Consistently demonstrates skills necessary to provide competent care to all patients for which are is assigned.
• 18.Demonstrates initiative to acquire skills necessary to provide new care treatments or services.

Careers

At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health.

Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare
• Flexible scheduling
• Exclusive savings programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today!