Charge Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department, Full Time Varies

Capefearvalley; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Capefearvalley in Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking a qualified nurse to facilitate quality patient care in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The role demands an Associate's degree in nursing, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and requires an RN license. Key responsibilities involve patient assignments, collaborating with physicians, and assisting staff. The position is night shifts with flexibility for weekends and holidays. Join a dedicated team focused on patient-centered care and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN by the NC Board of Nursing or qualified under another Compact State RN license.
• 3 years of related clinical experience preferred.
• Background in leadership role or strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily patient assignments.
• Rounds with the physicians.
• Serves as a resource to staff nurses and assistants.
• Assists with procedures and checks orders.
• Responsible for daily quality checks and equipment checks on unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Leadership skills

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Pediatric Emergency Department**Job Family**Nursing**Work Shift**Nights (United States of America)**Summary**Facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care. Position consists of flexible shifts to include weekends and holidays.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Completes daily patient assignments* Rounds with the physicians* Serve as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries* Assists with procedures, checks orders* Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit* Evaluates daily patient acuity* Focuses on patient flow and expediting patient flow* Responsible for the over site of quality of patient care* Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor.* Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning* Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted* Expedites testing, admission and discharges* Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* Associate’s degree in nursing required* Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred* Licensed as RN by the NC Board of Nursing or qualifies to function under another Compact State RN license## **Work Experience**:* 3 years of related clinical experience preferred* Background in leadership role or demonstrates strong leadership skills## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Interpersonal skills* Effective organizational, teaching, and leadership skills## **Physical Requirements**:* Visual and auditory acuity required* Ability to articulate clearly and succinctly* Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting* Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material* Must be able to lift 35 pounds**Required Licenses and Certifications**RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFor exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.