Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery ICU, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgery ICU to provide expert nursing care during nights. The role involves patient assessment, planning, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and acting as charge nurse when assigned, while maintaining safety and compliance with unit protocols.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or compact state licensure.
• Experience in ICU, cardiac, or post-operative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify care needs.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Monitor patients for life-threatening conditions and respond promptly.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Verbal and written skills

Organizational leadership

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

RN Licensure (NC or Compact)

Job description

## Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery ICU, Full Time NightsApply: CFV: Full time: Posted Today: 40136# Relocation Assistance Available!**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Cardiac Surgery ICU**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 or equivalent required* Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred* Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure ## **Unit Description:*** Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit is a 11-Bed unit providing care to cardiac surgical and cardiac medical patients and we can serve as an overflow ICU in the event that the Adult ICU requires additional placement space* Our Care Team consists of Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Clinical Educator, and Nursing Manager## ## **Work Experience**:* Greater than one year of experience in ICU, cardiac, or post-operative care nursing* This role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team* Possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure* Common services include post-cardiac surgery, aortic repair, STEMI, CABG, SAVR, CER, thoracic surgery, temporary pacemakers, adult ICU patient care ## **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**BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing