Resource Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks a registered nurse to join 7 South Medical Telemetry. The role involves facilitating quality patient care, completing daily assignments, rounding with physicians, and coordinating with care teams to ensure timely discharges.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree in nursing (BSN preferred), current NC RN license, and strong English communication. Shifts include days, with weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing is required; BSN is preferred.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; strong verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily patient assignments.
• Rounds with physicians.
• Acts as point of contact for physicians and administrators.
• Serves as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries.
• Assists with procedures, checks orders.
• Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit.
• Evaluates daily patient acuity.
• Assists with staff scheduling during duties absence.
• Assists with clinical education of staff in absence of educator/preceptor.
• Rounds on patients and families at regular intervals.
• Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning.
• Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors.
• Takes patient assignments when other staffing options exhausted.
• Implements HIP-defined processes.
• Facilitates and monitors staff performance relative to HIP.
• Carries cell phone for timely communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Associates in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Relocation Assistance Available!! Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 7 South Medical Telemetry Job Family Nursing Work Shift Days (United States of America) Summary Facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care. Position consists of flexible shifts to include weekends and holidays.

Major Job Functions

• Completes daily patient assignments
• Rounds with the physicians
• Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators
• Serve as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries
• Assists with procedures, checks orders
• Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit
• Evaluates daily patient acuity
• Assists the PCM in evaluating personnel work performance in terms of performance criteria and staff relations
• May assist with development of monthly staff schedule
• Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor
• Rounds on patients and family members at regular intervals
• Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning
• Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors
• Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted
• Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
• Facilitate and monitor staff performance relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS
• Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Formal Training: Associates in Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required

Unit Description

7 South is a 33-bed unit with all private rooms. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists. Our Patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.

Work Experience

Acute Respiratory Disorders Acute Cardiac Disorders Acute and Chronic Renal Disease Neurological Disorders Pre and Post Surgery Pre and Post Procedures Cardiac Dysrhythmias 3 years of clinical experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

Visual and auditory acuity required Able to articulate clearly and succinctly Much standing, walking, bending and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

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.