Registered Nurse-Medical Telemetry Department, Full-Time Day & Night Shifts

Relocation Assistance available!FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment4 South Medical TelemetryJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryRegistered Nurse, RN 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:Associate's degree in nursing requiredBachelor's degree in nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureUnit 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:StrokeDiabetic ComplicationsSeizuresSickle Cell CrisisRespiratory Complaints (RSV, pneumonia)SepsisSyncope, near syncopeAbdominal painEncephalopathyHeart FailureAltered Mental StatusFallsAlcohol WithdrawalChest PainHypoxiaMultiple SclerosisOther Neuro ComplicationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Demonstrates 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 material#CFVH-2026Required Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityExplore the exciting opportunities at Cape Fear Valley — watch this short video to learn more! #J-18808-Ljbffr Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-