Resource Nurse - Nephrology, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care. Position consists of flexible shifts to include weekends and holidays. 3 North is a 36-Bed Medical-Telemetry and Nephrology Unit consisting of adult and geriatric patients, working on a track schedule. Patient ratio is 1:6. Our Care Team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Clinical Educator and Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Associates in Nursing required
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• 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
• RN - Board Of Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Greater than three years of experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing (preferred)
• This role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, and direct patient care

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

Benefits

• For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process.
• At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch.
• Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree