Registered Nurse

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•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 Radiation Oncology department at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on the day shift. The RN assesses patients, identifies care needs, plans and evaluates care, maintains a safe environment and accurate records, administers prescribed medication, and responds appropriately to life-threatening situations. The nurse collaborates with Health System and medical staff, monitors care quality, supports cost containment and accurate service charging, and adapts care to patients’ age-specific needs and cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of the medical regimen. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current North Carolina Registered Nurse licensure or Compact state licensure.
Complete the Clinical Ladder packet and receive approval for RN II, RN III, or RN IV.
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.
Speech and auditory acuity for communicating patient needs.
Visual acuity for observing patients.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift frequently.
Ability to lift 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 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 to patients’ age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
Support patients’ cultural and spiritual beliefs within the limits of the medical regimen.
Perform other duties as assigned.