Registered Nurse-Post Surgical, Full Time Variable

Capefearvalley; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to plan and implement professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies.

The role includes serving as charge nurse as assigned, administering medications, coordinating interdepartmental care, and maintaining accurate patient records for adult and geriatric patients.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; RN licensure in NC or a Compact state.
• 3 VPN unit has 24 beds; track schedule; patient ratio 1:5.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and organize appropriate care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Monitor care quality based on outcome indicators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational leadership

Age-specific patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available!

Facility: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department: 3 VPN (Surgical Job Family Nursing) Work Shift 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: Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred; Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
• Unit Description: 3 VPN is a 24-Bed unit with all private rooms. 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 New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome! Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients with the following diagnosis or treatments who do not require telemetry, critical drip infusions or ventilator support:

Work Experience

• 1-2 years of related clinical experience preferred
• Bariatric Surgeries/Sleeve Gastrectomy’s/ Gastric Bypass
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Appendectomy
• GYN Surgeries
• Fetal Demise
• Urology Surgeries
• Breast Surgeries
• All Abdominal/Bowel Surgeries
• Incision & Drainage/ Wound Infections
• General Trauma Surgeries

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

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Explore the exciting opportunities at Cape Fear Valley — watch this short video to learn more! For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fever Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.