Registered Nurse

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan and implement professional nursing care within the Radiation Oncology department. You will assume charge nurse responsibilities as assigned and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred), is licensed in North Carolina (or a compact state), and demonstrates strong English communication,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and organize appropriate care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; maintain accurate records.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician; monitor patient status.
• Function as charge nurse as assigned and support cost containment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health system staff and medical staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Age-specific patient needs knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

NC RN licensure or Compact state licensure

Clinical Ladder RN II/III/IV

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Radiation Oncology

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

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:

• Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs
• Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care
• Facilitates a safe environment
• Maintains required competencies
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
• Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators
• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen
• 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 :

• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
• Must complete Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for RN II, RN III, RN IV

Work Experience :

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills
• Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements :

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• 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 Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity