Night Telemetry RN — Lead Patient Care & Safety

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a registered nurse for the 6 South Medical Telemetry unit in Fayetteville, NC. The role involves planning and delivering professional nursing care during night shifts, with potential charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

The unit serves high-acuity adult and geriatric patients with a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio. Applicants should possess an RN license in NC or a compact state and an associate degree in nursing; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and identify care needs.
• Use assessment information to organize appropriate care.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Facilitate a safe environment.
• Maintain required competencies.
• Act as charge nurse as assigned.
• Maintain patient care records accurately.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Recognize life-threatening situations and respond appropriately.
• Collaborate with Health System and medical staff.
• Monitor care quality based on outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership ability

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor degree in nursing (preferred)

RN licensure in NC or compact state

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a registered nurse for the 6 South Medical Telemetry unit in Fayetteville, NC. The role involves planning and delivering professional nursing care during night shifts, with potential charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

The unit serves high-acuity adult and geriatric patients with a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio. Applicants should possess an RN license in NC or a compact state and an associate degree in nursing; a BSN is preferred.