Registered Nurse - Pediatrics, Per Diem Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pediatrics unit. The 19-bed unit operates on a track schedule, with a team including RNs, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, and case managers to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric care.

New graduate nurses are welcome. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and a commitment to culturally sensitive care within the pediatric population.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and identify care requirements.
• Administer medication as ordered by physician.
• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain a safe environment and accurate patient records.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentPediatricsJob 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 or equivalent requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureUnit 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, Dieticians and Occupational and 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 preferredGeneral PediatricsOur 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 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