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

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to implement professional nursing care for patients at their Fayetteville, North Carolina facility. The role involves assessing patient needs, administering medication, and taking charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

The successful candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing, possess a North Carolina RN licensure, and ideally have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. A commitment to quality patient care in a supportive healthcare environment is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients.
• Assesses patient and identifies care needs.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Positive interpersonal skills

Effective organizational skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of age-specific needs

Verbal and written communication skills

Ausbildung

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Current RN licensure in North Carolina

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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

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

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