Registered Nurse-Emergency Department, Per-Diem Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, North Carolina seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department, days shifts. The role plans and implements professional nursing care, assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned, and collaborates with a broad health-system staff to deliver high-quality care.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree in Nursing and NC RN licensure; a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current North Carolina RN licensure or Compact state licensure.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and identify care needs.
• Organize care using assessment information.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment and collaborate with staff.
• Act as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient care records.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary health staff.
• Monitor care quality using outcome indicators.
• Support cost containment and accurate charging.
• Adapt care for age-specific needs and cultural beliefs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility Betsy Johnson Hospital

Location Dunn, North Carolina

Department Emergency Department

Job Family Nursing

Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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
• Work Experience: None
• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

About the Company

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.