Registered Nurse-Pediatrics, Full Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A regional health network is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care in the pediatrics department. The role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and be licensed in North Carolina. The position is ideal for new graduate nurses seeking to make a difference in pediatric care and offers 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.
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients.
• Assesses patient care needs.
• Monitors the quality of care based on pre‑established indicators.

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Effective organizational skills

Leadership skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Compensation

$20,000 Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Pediatrics

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

— (unspecified)

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

• 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

Education and Formal Training

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.

Unit Description

• Pediatrics is a 19‑bed unit consisting of pediatric patients, working on a track schedule.
• Patient ratio 1:5.
• Our care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dietitians and Occupational & Speech Therapists.
• Our goal is to provide safe, exceptional care in every aspect of our pediatric population.
• New graduate nurses are accepted and welcome!

Work Experience

• 1–2 years of related clinical experience preferred.
• General Pediatrics.
• Our staff is committed to working together as a team to coordinate extraordinary care to the pediatric population.

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

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