Registered Nurse-Surgical Unit, Part Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. The RN will plan and provide professional nursing care per hospital policies and may serve as charge nurse as assigned.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred; current NC or compact RN licensure and BLS certification. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential in this dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors preferred; current RN licensure in NC or compact state.
• No prior work experience required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and identify care requirements.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Serve as charge nurse as assigned; maintain patient records.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician; monitor patient safety.
• Collaborate with health system staff and medical staff to ensure quality care.
• Maintain required competencies and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Geriatric care knowledge

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

RN licensure in NC or Compact state

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 2 South Med/Step Down Job Family Nursing Work Shift Variable (United States of America) 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
• Work Experience: None
• 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

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 Fear 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.