Registered Nurse-Medical Telemetry Department, Full-Time

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Summary Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned. Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 4 South Medical/Telemetry Job Family Nursing 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 Education And Formal Training 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 4 South is a 35 Bed Stroke Medical-Surgical Telemetry Neuro Unit with all private rooms including a bathroom. Our patients include all young adults through geriatric age, working on a track schedule. We are a level three trauma system with a Trauma program and TNCC classes on site. Patient ratio 1:5. Our Care team consists of: Physicians, PAs, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Paramedics, Certified nursing assistants, mental health specialists, clinical nurse educator and a Nurse Manager. New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome! Work Experience Stroke Diabetic Complications Seizures Sickle Cell Crisis Respiratory Complaints (RSV, pneumonia) Sepsis Syncope, near syncope Abdominal pain Encephalopathy Heart Failure Altered Mental Status Falls Alcohol Withdrawal Chest Pain Hypoxia Multiple Sclerosis Other Neuro Complications 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cape Fear Valley Health