Registered Nurse-Gastro Endo Clinic, Full-Time Day Shift

Cape Fear Valley Health

5d•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 assesses patient needs; plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates care; maintains a safe environment and accurate patient-care records; administers medications as ordered; and responds appropriately to life-threatening situations. The nurse collaborates with Health System and medical staff, monitors care quality, supports cost containment and accurate charging, and adapts care to patients’ age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Registered Nurse certification/licensure through the Board of Nursing.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and lifting up to 35 pounds.
Speech and auditory acuity for communicating patient needs and visual acuity for observing patients.
May have 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 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 records of patient care.
Administer medication as ordered by a physician.
Recognize life-threatening situations and respond appropriately.
Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with Health System 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 to patients’ age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
Support patients’ cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of their medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.