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Resource Nurse- Progressive Care Unit, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health
Full-time
On-site
Breuilpont

$20,000 BONUS, PLUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!! Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 6 VP Job Family Nursing Work Shift Nights (United States of America) Summary Facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care. Position consists of flexible shifts to include weekends and holidays. MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS: The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below and specific functions may change from time to time. Completes daily patient assignments. Rounds with the physicians. Acts as a point of contact for the physicians and administrators. Serves as a resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitor techs, and unit secretaries. Assists with procedures, checks orders. Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit. Evaluates daily patient acuity. Assists the PCM in evaluating personnel work performance in terms of performance criteria and staff relations. May assist with development of monthly staff schedule Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor. Rounds on patients and family members at regular intervals. Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning. Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors. Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted. Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP). Facilitate and monitor staff performance relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS. Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS The following are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING: Associates in Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina Unit 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. New Graduate Nurses are accepted! Our Patients include acute Adult and Geriatric patients. Work Experience: Telemetry Monitoring Respiratory Treatments (Bipap/Cpap/High Flow) Chest tubes/Tracheostomies Administer Critical Drips Diabetic Ketoacidosis Acute Renal Failure Sepsis Post Surgical/Trauma Post Cerebrovascular Accident Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Procedures Post Myocardial Infarction Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy Pre and Post Angioplasty and Stent Placement Pre and Post AICD/Pacemaker placement We treat total body system disorders that may not be included in this list. We do not perform drips, vents or treat patients with open CABGs You will do well if you have assessment and critical thinking skills and have used PYXIS and/or Epic 3 years of related clinical experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Positive interpersonal skills Effective organizational, teaching, and leadership skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Visual and auditory acuity required Able to articulate clearly and succinctly 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 RN - Board Of Nursing Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.

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