Registered Nurse- Med Surg Sepsis and Pneumonia Unit

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Sepsis and Pneumonia Unit 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Cape Fear Valley Health $20,000 BONUS, PLUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!! Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Department 6 South Medical/Oncology Job Family Nursing Work Shift Nights (United States of America) Summary Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Major Job Functions Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care Facilitates a safe environment Functions as charge nurse as assigned Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care Administers medication as ordered by physician Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Education and Formal Training : Associates Degree in Nursing required Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure Unit Description 6 South is a 36-bed unit with a focus on respiratory diseases. • Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5-6 Our patients include high acuity adult and geriatric patients. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists. New Graduate Nurses are accepted! Work Experience 3 years specialty-specific nursing experience preferred Acute Respiratory Disorders Acute Cardiac Disorders Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring Acute and Chronic Renal Disease Neurological Disorders Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served Physical Requirements Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Required Licenses and Certifications BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Student loan assistance Child care support Disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr