Registered Nurse-Cardiac Progressive Care Step Down Unit, Per Diem Nights

Capefearvalley; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Progressive Care Step Down Unit. This per diem nights position involves planning and implementing nursing care as well as charge nurse responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associates Degree in Nursing, possess a current RN license in North Carolina, and have experience with cardiac patients. This role offers a collaborative health team environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• Experience with Acute Cardiac Disorders and telemetry monitoring.
• Ability to adjust care based on age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and identifies care needs.
• Plans and organizes patient care.
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned.
• Monitors quality of care based on outcomes.

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of age-specific needs

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC (electronic medical record)

Job description

## Registered Nurse-Cardiac Progressive Care Step Down Unit, Per Diem NightsApplylocations: CFVtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 37194**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**3 PST**Job Family**Nursing**Work Shift**Nights (United States of America)**Summary**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**Unit Description:*** 3PST (Patient Service Tower) is a 20-bed cardiac step-down unit with all private rooms.* Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.* Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care: Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Educator (CE) and Patient Care Manager (PCM).* Our PCM and CE are available to support our clinical needs with access to education, resources, guidelines, and protocols.* Our electronic medical record is EPIC.* We offer flexible scheduling within schedule guidelines and Weekend option.***Work Experience:**** Acute Cardiac Disorders* Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment* Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring* Post-CT surgery## ## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* 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#CFV2026**Required Licenses and Certifications**RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity