Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC is hiring a Registered Nurse for the NICU on nights. The role provides specialized neonatal care, including resuscitation, medication administration, and collaborative teamwork with physicians and nursing staff.

Minimum qualifications include an ADN (BSN preferred) and NC RN licensure, with 1–2 years of NICU experience. Relocation assistance is available; expect a demanding but rewarding night-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• 1-2 years of NICU/Neonatal experience preferred
• Neonatal resuscitation certification and patient assessment skills required

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements professional nursing care for NICU patients
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned
• Administers medications as ordered and monitors responses
• Maintains clinical documentation and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams
• Ensures a safe environment and age-appropriate care for neonates

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU, Full Time Nights### Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU, Full Time NightsApply: CFV: Full time: Posted Today: 40641# **Relocation Assistance Available!****Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Neonatal Intensive Care Unit**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 ## **Unit Description:*** The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a licensed 44 bed level III referral center for surrounding counties.* Consists of 21 acute beds and 23 intermediate beds. NICU provides a comprehensive service to premature infants and any newborn requiring continuous assessment, technology, immediate intervention, or prompt treatment.* Neonates/Newborns are admitted from Labor and Delivery (L&D), Family Centered Care Unit (FCCU), Family Centered Care Nursery (FCCN), Emergency Department (ED) or transferred from a referral hospital.* New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome! ## **Work Experience**:* 1-2 years of related clinical experience preferred* Neonatal resuscitation* Patient assessment ## **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 NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity