$20,000 BONUS, PLUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

6 VP

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Nights (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

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Completes daily patient assignments.
• Rounds with the physicians.
• Acts as a point of contact for the physicians and administrators.
• Serves as a resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitor 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.
  
  

Qualifications

The following are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education And Formal Training

• Associates in Nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
  
  

Unit Description

• 6VP is a Progressive Adult ICU unit with 48 beds.
• Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 but may vary.
• New Graduate Nurses are accepted!
• Our Patients include acute Adult and Geriatric patients.
  
  

Work Experience

• Telemetry Monitoring
• Respiratory Treatments (Bipap/Cpap/High Flow)
• Chest tubes/Tracheostomies
• Administer Critical Drips
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Acute Renal Failure
• Sepsis
• Post Surgical/Trauma
• Post Cerebrovascular Accident
• Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Procedures
• Post Myocardial Infarction
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy
• Pre and Post Angioplasty and Stent Placement
• Pre and Post AICD/Pacemaker placement
• We treat total body system disorders that may not be included in this list.
• We do not perform drips, vents or treat patients with open CABGs
• You will do well if you have assessment and critical thinking skills and have used PYXIS and/or Epic
• 3 years of related clinical experience preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Positive interpersonal skills
• 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
  
  

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