Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU, Part Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies and assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. The role is in the Pediatric Special Care Unit, a seven-bed unit serving pediatric patients with a patient ratio of 1:2. 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 team is committed to providing safe, exceptional care to pediatric patients throughout their hospital visits. The position works a track schedule on days and is part time.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required.
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 and effective 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.
Required certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association and RN licensure from the Board of Nursing.
Able to lift 35 pounds.
Physical abilities include speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs, visual acuity for observing patients, and standing, walking, bending, and lifting. The work may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
One to two years of related clinical experience preferred.
Experience or skills in ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and catheter management.

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 and maintain required competencies.
Function as charge nurse when assigned.
Maintain accurate and relevant patient-care records.
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 using 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 the medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.