Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU, Part Time Days

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

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Fayetteville, NC seeks a registered nurse to provide professional pediatric care in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include coordinating care, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety throughout shifts.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in Nursing with NC RN licensure (compact state accepted). BCLS certification and ICU experience are valued as part of our dedicated pediatric team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Verbal and written skills required.
• Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills.
• Has knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Maintains accurate and relevant records of patient care.
• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with staff.
• Maintains required competencies.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational leadership

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentPediatric Intensive Care UnitJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftDays (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: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