Registered Nurse-Rehab General, Full-Time

$20,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation available for eligible candidates. Facility: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Department: Rehabilitation General Summary Registered Nurse, RNs 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 Maintains required competencies 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 Associate's degree in nursing required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure Unit Description Rehab Brain Injury is a 18 bed unit Patient ratio 1:7 Pediatrics are accessed on an as needed basis 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 and welcome Work Experience TBI, MVA, Multitrauma, ICH, SDH, Encephalopathy, CVA 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 EEO Statement Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity #J-18808-Ljbffr Cape Fear Valley Health