Registered Nurse - Observation, Full Time Nights

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend option

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking nurses for the 1 North Observation unit, delivering professional nursing care overnight. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, and administering medications in collaboration with the health system team.

Ideal candidates bring RN licensure in NC, strong clinical and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current North Carolina RN licensure or compact state license.
• New Graduate Nurses encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify care needs and plan patient care.
• Provide and coordinate nursing care according to policies.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Administer medications as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Monitor patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment1 North ObservationJob 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 requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureMust complete Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for RN II, RN III, RN IVUnit Description:1 North Observation is a 42-bed unit consisting of 30 Observation beds and 12 Inpatient bedsPatient ratio is 1:5Our Care Team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurse, Clinical Educator, Care Transition Coordinators, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapists, and Nurse LeaderOffer Flexible Weekend Option incentivesNew Graduate Nurses encouraged to applyWork Experience:Greater than one year of experience in critical care, medical-surgical, or emergency nursing preferred, New Graduate Nurses welcomeThis role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary teamPossess strong clinical skills (assessment and evaluation), excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, wound care, and pain managementExperience in Medical-Surgical or Emergency DepartmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Demonstrates 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 CertificationsRN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity