Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU, Part Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. This part-time day shift role provides professional nursing care, assesses patients, administers medications, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with NC RN license; Bachelor's degree preferred. BLS certification required. Experience in pediatric care and vent management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina RN licensure or Compact state licensure.
• BLS - American Heart Association certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides professional nursing care for pediatric patients.
• Administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Performs patient assessments and plans care with the team.
• Assists as charge nurse as assigned and ensures safety and policy adherence.
• Supports pediatric patients' cultural and spiritual needs within medical regimens.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Cardiac monitoring

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

## Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU, Part Time DaysApply: CFV: Part time: Posted Today: 40756**Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Pediatric Intensive Care Unit**Job Family**Nursing**Work Shift**Days (United States of America)**Summary**Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.# **Major Job Functions**The 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 needs* Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care* Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care* Facilitates a safe environment* Maintains required competencies* Functions as charge nurse as assigned* Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care* Administers medication as ordered by physician* Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately* Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff* Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators* Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services* Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients* Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen* Other duties as assigned # **Minimum Qualifications**The 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 required* Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred* Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure* Must complete Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for RN II, RN III, RN IV ## **Unit 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 preferred* Ventilator Management* Cardiac Monitoring* Catheter Management* Our staff is committed to working together as a team to coordinate extraordinary care to the pediatric population ## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* 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* Must be able to lift 35 pounds**Required Licenses and Certifications**BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing