Registered Nurse-Cardiac Progressive Care, Full Time Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 3 PST Stepdown unit. You will plan and deliver professional nursing care, assess patients, and collaborate with the health system staff to optimize outcomes.

The role requires strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and leadership abilities, along with current North Carolina RN licensure or a compact state license.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Current North Carolina RN licensure or Compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and identifies care needs.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Facilitates a safe environment and maintains competencies.
• Acts as charge nurse as assigned and participates in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Administers medications as ordered by physicians.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment3 PST StepdownJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftVariable (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 requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Demonstrates 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 materialRequired 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 IdentityExplore the exciting opportunities at Cape Fear Valley — watch this short video to learn more!