Registered Nurse-Surgical Unit, Part Time Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to plan and implement professional nursing care for patients and assume charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, safe environment, collaboration with health-system staff, and adherence to policies. Required NC RN license; Associate degree required; bachelor preferred. This position supports a fast-paced care setting in a hospital unit.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current NC RN license or valid Compact state license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and plan appropriate nursing care.
• Administer medication as ordered and monitor patient status.
• Establish collaborative relationships with staff and ensure safe environment.
• Provide charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient care records and participate in cost containment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment2 South Med/Step DownJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryRegistered Nurse, RN plans 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 licensureWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Demonstrates 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 materialRequired 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