Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry, Per Diem Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies and assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. The role is based in the Cardiac Telemetry unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, caring for adult and geriatric patients. The unit provides comprehensive cardiac services using state-of-the-art equipment and includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, a Clinical Educator, and a Nurse Manager. The facility is nationally recognized for cardiac care and coronary intervention.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current North Carolina Registered Nurse license or Compact state licensure.
Must complete the Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for RN II, RN III, or RN IV.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational and leadership skills.
Knowledge of the age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds.
Speech and auditory acuity to communicate patient needs and visual acuity to observe patients.
Work experience or familiarity with congestive heart failure, chest pain, PVD, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization procedures, pre- and post-angioplasty and stent placement, post-acute myocardial infarction, stress tests, cardiac dysrhythmias such as stable SVT and SB and acute and chronic Afib, and pre- and post-AICD placement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify their care needs.
Use patient assessment information to organize appropriate care.
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Facilitate a safe environment.
Maintain required competencies.
Function as charge nurse when assigned.
Maintain accurate and relevant patient-care records.
Administer medications as ordered by a physician.
Recognize life-threatening situations and respond appropriately.
Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with Health System staff and medical staff.
Monitor quality of care using pre-established outcome-oriented indicators.
Participate in cost containment and assist with accurate charging for patient services.
Adjust care to patients’ age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
Support patients in practicing their cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of the medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.