Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU, Full Time Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks an experienced Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse to provide high-quality care for critically ill pediatric patients. You will assess needs, plan and implement care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and pediatric-specific clinical skills, with opportunities to act as charge nurse and support family-centered care in a busy, dynamic unit.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current North Carolina RN licensure or compact state licensure.
• 1–2 years pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and identify care needs.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medication as ordered by physician.
• Maintain safe environment and infection control.
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Leadership skills

Pediatric care knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Tools

Ventilator Management

Cardiac Monitoring

Catheter Management

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available!FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentPediatric Intensive Care UnitJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftVariable (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:Pediatric Special Care is a 7 Bed Unit consisting of Pediatric patients, working on a track schedule.Patient ratio 1:2.Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.Our commitment is to always provide safe quality care by our highly skilled physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members to our pediatric population.Our goal is to provide safe exceptional care in every aspect of our pediatric population’s hospital visit.Work Experience:1- 2 years of related clinical experience preferredVentilator ManagementCardiac MonitoringCatheter ManagementOur staff is committed to working together as a team to coordinate extraordinary care to the pediatric populationKnowledge, 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