Job Description

$20,000 BONUS, PLUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

7 South Surgical Unit

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Days or Nights (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 required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
• BLS required
• ACLS, NIHHS, and Basic Dysrhythmia is needed but can be acquired through us after you're hired.

Work Experience :

• None- New Graduates Accepted
• 1 year of Med Surg experience preferred
• Progressive Care experience preferred

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

Primary patient population:

• Acute Respiratory Disorders
• Acute Cardiac Disorders
• Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
• Neurology Disorders
• Pre and Post Surgery
• Pre and Post Procedures
• Cardiac Dysrhythmias

Other great benefits you should know:

• 1:4-5 nurse to patient ratio.
• We use The SAM model as a guideline for unit orientation.
• We offer educational classes throughout orientation and throughout the continuum of tenure on the department.
• We offer cross-training in the ICU to improve critical thinking and clinical skills.
• We have the opportunity for further clinical development with our Clinical Ladder program that also provides a financial incentive.
• We will establish a Nurse Practice Council that promotes shared governance and consults on interdepartmental issues that impact patient care.
• We use EPIC as our electronic medical record.
• We are committed to excellence through: Patient-Centeredness, Integrity, Cultural Diversity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Accountability.

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

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