Registered Nurse-Psychiatric Emergency Department, Per Diem Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. This per diem role is in the Psychiatric Emergency Department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with a listed work shift of nights.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
Current North Carolina Registered Nurse licensure or compact-state licensure.
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.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Registered Nurse licensure from the Board of Nursing.
Speech and auditory acuity for communicating patient needs.
Visual acuity for observing patients.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift frequently.
May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
One year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify patient care needs.
Use patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care.
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Facilitate a safe environment.
Maintain required competencies.
Function as charge nurse as assigned.
Maintain an accurate and relevant record of patient care.
Administer medication 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 based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators.
Participate in cost containment and assist with accurate charging for patient services.
Adjust care based on patients’ age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
Support patients in practicing cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of their medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.