Temporary Supplemental RN

Cape Fear Valley Health System; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System seeks a registered nurse for the Float Pool at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC. The role plans and delivers professional nursing care and may assume charge nurse duties as assigned, with a variable shift across the United States of America.

The position emphasizes patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the health system staff. Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and NC or compact-state

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current North Carolina RN license or Compact state licensure.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and identify care needs.
• Use assessment information to organize appropriate care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Facilitate a safe environment.
• Maintain competencies.
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient care records.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Recognize life-threatening situations and respond appropriately.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary Health System and medical staff.
• Monitor quality of care using outcome indicators.
• Assist in cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Adjust care to age-specific needs.
• Honor patients' cultural and spiritual beliefs within medical limits.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

Float Pool

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

• 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 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 :
  • 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

• RN - Board Of Nursing

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