Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Full Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fayetteville, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This role involves planning and implementing professional nursing care for neonatal patients, with responsibilities including patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing and preferably a Bachelor's Degree. The position offers a $20,000 bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• 1-2 years of related clinical experience preferred.
• Neonatal resuscitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and identify patient care needs.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medication as ordered by physician.

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Effective organizational skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of patient needs

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Full Time Variable)

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Bonus & Relocation
$20,000 Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Job Family
Nursing

Work Shift

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

• Assess the patient and identify patient care needs
• Use patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Facilitate a safe environment
• Maintain required competencies
• Function as charge nurse as assigned
• Maintain an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administer medication as ordered by physician
• Recognize life‑threatening situations and respond appropriately
• Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
• Monitor the quality of care based on pre‑established outcome‑oriented indicators
• Actively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient services
• Adjust care based upon age‑specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
• Support patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing 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

• 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

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care