Job Description

**About CarolinaEast Medical Center**

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate

care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health

system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete

complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest

technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,500 dedicated team

members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning

four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that

connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at

larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel

throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits

package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus

and part time employees.

**Job Summary:** The Staff Nurse is responsible for implementing the

philosophies, objectives, standards of care, and policies and procedures

of the Nursing Division under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The

Staff Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and

functioning as a charge nurse according to the Nurse Manager's

expectation for an assigned shift.

**Minimum Requirements**: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Current RN license with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or

Compact License recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.

Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing. Possess the

ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians,

staff, and all others using proper channels of communication. Recognize

the importance of being a professional role model for others. Able to

demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care

appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s). The

individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and

development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data

reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate

information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to

his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as describe

in the unit's/ area's/ department's policies and procedures. Maintain

current AHA BLS certification.