Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Full Time Variable

Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Full Time Variable) Join to apply for the Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Full Time Variable) role at Cape Fear Valley Health Bonus & Relocation $20,000 Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Job Family Nursing Work Shift Summary Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Major Job Functions Assess the patient 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 Maintain required competencies Function as charge nurse as assigned Maintain an accurate and relevant record of patient care Administer medication as ordered by physician Recognize life‑threatening situations and respond appropriately Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff Monitor the quality of care based on pre‑established outcome‑oriented indicators Actively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient services Adjust care based upon age‑specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients Support patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications 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 The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a licensed 44‑bed Level III referral center for surrounding counties. Consists of 21 acute beds and 23 intermediate beds. NICU provides a comprehensive service to premature infants and any newborn requiring continuous assessment, technology, immediate intervention, or prompt treatment. Neonates/newborns are admitted from Labor and Delivery (L&D), Family Centered Care Unit (FCCU), Family Centered Care Nursery (FCCN), Emergency Department (ED) or transferred from a referral hospital. New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome! Work Experience 1‑2 years of related clinical experience preferred Neonatal resuscitation Patient assessment 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 Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr