Registered Nurse- Hospice House, Per Diem Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks a professional nurse to plan and deliver comprehensive bedside care in accordance with hospital policy. The role includes assuming charge nurse responsibilities when assigned.

You will assess patients, coordinate care, administer medications as prescribed, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes. Experience in hospice preferred; requires NC RN license and an Associate degree; BLS

Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Work Experience: Hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication; organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients per hospital policies.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Assess patient care needs and organize appropriate care.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Establish collaborative relationships with Health System and medical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

English language proficiency

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Valley Hospice House Inpatient - General Care 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

Work Experience: Hospice experience preferred.

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 #CFVH-2026

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.