Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical, Per-Diem Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health’s Hoke Hospital in Raeford, NC seeks an RN to plan and implement professional nursing care in line with hospital policy. The nurse may assume charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, NC RN licensure (or Compact state), and strong English communication. BLS certification and a strong patient-care focus are expected in a night-shift role within Medical Surgical units.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.
• Positive interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to apply age-specific patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs using initial evaluation.
• Organize and implement appropriate patient care based on assessments.
• Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care; adjust as needed.
• Maintain safe patient environment and competencies.
• Act as charge nurse when assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient care records.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Collaborate with health system and medical staff.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational leadership

Patient care planning

Patient safety awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

NC RN licensure or Compact state

Job description

Facility

Hoke Hospital

Location

Raeford, North Carolina

Department

Medical Surgical

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Nights (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.

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 :

• 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

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