Structural Heart Clinic Nurse Navigator-Full -Time Variable Shift

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health seeks an experienced registered nurse to join the Cardiac Services Administration in Fayetteville, NC. The role focuses on planning and delivering professional nursing care while assuming charge nurse responsibilities as needed.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and an active North Carolina RN license or compact state licensure, with 5+ years cardiac experience. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and professional communication.
• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities in nursing care.
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements professional nursing care per hospital policy.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Assesses patient care needs using assessments.
• Organizes and evaluates patient care and safety.
• Maintains patient care records accurately.
• Administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Responds to life-threatening situations promptly.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills

Organizational leadership

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing (preferred)

RN licensure (NC or compact)

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cardiac Services Administration

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Major Job Functions

The 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 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

The 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 required

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Work Experience :

• Must have at least 5 years of Cardiac experience preferred.

• Will consider candidates with ICU, Progressive Care, or Cardiac Surgery OR experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

• 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

• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

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