Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery ICU, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Night Shift ICU nurse for the Cardiac Surgery ICU in Fayetteville, NC. The role involves planning and delivering professional nursing care per hospital policy and may include charge nurse duties.

Ideal candidates will have at least an associate degree in nursing with NC RN licensure (compact state acceptable). Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as an RN or Compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and plan care.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor outcomes.
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills

Leadership

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

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

• 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 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

Work Experience

Greater than one year of experience in ICU, cardiac, or post-operative care nursing

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

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond.

Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.