Registered Nurse-Pediatric Special Care Unit, Per Diem Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. The role is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on a per diem nights schedule.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse 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.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
RN license from the Board of Nursing.
Speech and auditory acuity sufficient to communicate patient needs.
Visual acuity sufficient to observe patients.
Ability to perform substantial standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
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.

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 using 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 their cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of the medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.