Registered Nurse - Cardiac Diagnostics, Per Diem Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Diagnostics unit. The role includes patient assessments, care planning, and administering medications, with charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Ideal candidates hold an Associates Degree in Nursing, NC RN licensure, and at least one year in cardiac or critical care nursing. Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as an RN or Compact state licensure.
• Greater than one year of experience in cardiac or critical care nursing.
• Strong communication, empathy and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and identifies care needs.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care.
• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with staff.
• Supports charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentCardiac DiagnosticsJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryPlans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Major Job FunctionsThe 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 needsUses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient carePlans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient careFacilitates a safe environmentMaintains required competenciesFunctions as charge nurse as assignedMaintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianRecognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyEstablishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staffMonitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicatorsActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimenOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe 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 or equivalent requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureUnit Description:Cardiac Diagnostics is a procedure-based support unit, specializing in cardiac careOur Care Team consists of Registered Nurses, Cardiac Sonographers, Cardiac Technicians, EKG Technicians, and Patient Care ManagerWork Experience:Greater than one year of experience in cardiac or critical care nursingThis role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary teamPossess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, and a deep understanding of cardiovascular healthKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredDemonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity