Registered Nurse - Medical LTC, Full Time

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse to implement professional nursing care for patients. The role involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, and maintaining patient care records. An Associate's degree is required, with a Bachelor's preferred. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a medical-surgical or critical care environment, but new graduates are encouraged to apply. This position includes a $20,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• Greater than one year of experience in medical-surgical, critical care or hospice nursing.
• New graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately.
• Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators.

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Clinical skills

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current RN licensure in North Carolina

Tools

BLS - American Heart Association

RN - Board Of Nursing

Job description

$20,000 signing bonus (accelerated) and relocation assistance!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

3 North A

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

Education and Formal Training

• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Work Experience

• Greater than one year of experience in medical‑surgical, critical care or hospice 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 a strong understanding of geriatric care and chronic illness management
• Patient ratio 1:6
• New graduates welcome to apply

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 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

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

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