Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies and assumes charge nurse responsibilities when assigned. The position is in the 33-bed 7 South Medical Telemetry Unit, which has all private rooms and serves adult and geriatric patients. The care team includes Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, a Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians, and Occupational and Speech Therapists. The nurse assesses patients and identifies care needs; uses assessment information to organize, plan, implement, and evaluate care; promotes a safe environment; administers prescribed medications; responds appropriately to life-threatening situations; and maintains accurate patient-care records. The nurse collaborates with Health System and medical staff, monitors care quality against outcome-oriented indicators, supports cost containment and accurate charging, and adjusts care to patients’ age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs. The nurse also supports patients’ cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of the medical regimen and maintains required competencies.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
Current North Carolina Registered Nurse licensure or Compact state licensure.
Three years of clinical experience required.
Clinical experience in acute respiratory disorders, acute cardiac disorders, acute and chronic renal disease, neurological disorders, pre- and post-surgery, pre- and post-procedures, and cardiac dysrhythmias.
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 certification/licensure from a Board of Nursing.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing 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 when 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 the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators.
Participate in cost containment and assist in 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 the medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.