Registered Nurse- Cardiac Telemetry Unit, Per Diem Variable Shift

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan and deliver professional nursing care in the Cardiac Telemetry unit. The role includes assessment, care planning, administering medications, and supporting a collaborative health care team.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred), current North Carolina RN licensure (or Compact state), and the ability to function as charge nurse as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Compact state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned.
• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with health system staff and medical staff.
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

NC RN licensure or Compact state licensure

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 1 Valley Pavillion South Cardiac Telemetry Job Family Nursing Work Shift Variable (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 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: We are nationally recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospital for Cardiac care and Coronary Intervention We provide comprehensive cardiac services enhanced with the use of state-of-the-art equipment. Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Educator and Nurse Manager. Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.

Work Experience

• Congestive Heart Failure
• Chest Pain
• PVD
• Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Procedures
• Pre and Post Angioplasty and Stent Placement
• Post Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Stress Test
• Cardiac Dysrhythmias such as Stable SVT & SB
• Acute & Chronic Afib
• Pre and Post AICD placement

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

• 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.