Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse on the Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The role involves facilitating quality patient care through resource utilization and maintaining systems and procedures that enhance staff's ability to deliver quality patient care. The position offers flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. The unit, 7 South Surgical Unit, is a 33-bed unit with all private rooms, serving Adult and Geriatric patients with various conditions including Acute Respiratory Disorders, Acute Cardiac Disorders, Acute and Chronic Renal Disease, Neurological Disorders, and Pre/Post Surgery/Procedures, as well as Cardiac Dysrhythmias. The care team includes Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians, and Occupational and Speech Therapists.

Requirements

Associates in Nursing required
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
3 years of clinical experience required
Acute Respiratory Disorders
Acute Cardiac Disorders
Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
Neurological Disorders
Pre and Post Surgery
Pre and Post Procedures
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
Verbal and written skills required
Effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills
Visual and auditory acuity required
Able to articulate clearly and succinctly
Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Must be able to lift 35 pounds
RN - Board Of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

Completes daily patient assignments
Rounds with the physicians
Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators
Serve as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries
Assists with procedures, checks orders
Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit
Evaluates daily patient acuity
Assists the PCM in evaluating personnel work performance in terms of performance criteria and staff relations
May assist with development of monthly staff schedule
Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor
Rounds on patients and family members at regular intervals
Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning
Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors
Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted
Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
Facilitate and monitor staff performance relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS
Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication
Other duties as assigned