Registered Nurse-Progressive Care, Part Time Nights

Facility NurseCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation: Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment: 6 VP Progressive CareWork 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 FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needsUses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient carePlans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient careFacilitates a safe environmentMaintains required competenciesFunctions as charge nurse as assignedMaintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianRecognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyEstablishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staffMonitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicatorsActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimenOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associates Degree in Nursing requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureMust complete Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for RN II, RN III, RN IVUnit Description:6VP is a Progressive Adult ICU unit with 48 beds.Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 but may vary.Our Patients include acute Adult and Geriatric patients.Work Experience:Telemetry MonitoringRespiratory Treatments (Bipap/Cpap/High Flow)Chest tubes/TracheostomiesAdminister Critical DripsDiabetic KetoacidosisAcute Renal FailureSepsisPost Surgical/TraumaPost Cerebrovascular AccidentPre and Post Cardiac Cath ProceduresPost Myocardial InfarctionCardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug TherapyPre and Post Angioplasty and Stent PlacementPre and Post AICD/Pacemaker placementWe treat total body system disorders that may not be included in this list.We do not perform drips, vents or treat patients with open CABGsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skillsVerbal and written skills requiredDemonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needsVisual acuity for observation of patientsMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingMay involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsRN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity