Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU, Full Time Nights

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Night shift registered nurse to plan and deliver professional nursing care for our vulnerable neonates. The role includes acting as charge nurse when assigned, administering medications, and coordinating interdisciplinary care.

Qualified applicants will hold an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), active North Carolina RN licensure or a compact-state license, and BLS certification, with

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current NC RN licensure or Compact state licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• Neonatal resuscitation knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Assesses patient and identifies care needs.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with health system and medical staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentNeonatal Intensive Care UnitJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftNights (United States of America)SummaryPlans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Major Job FunctionsThe 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 needsUses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient carePlans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient careFacilitates a safe environmentMaintains required competenciesFunctions as charge nurse as assignedMaintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianRecognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyEstablishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staffMonitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicatorsActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimenOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe 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 requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureUnit 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 preferredNeonatal resuscitationPatient assessmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredDemonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity