Registered Nurse-Cardiac and Surgical Progressive Care Unit, Full Time Nights

About the role

The incumbent plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. They also assume charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Affirms patient care needs through assessment
• Organizes appropriate patient care based on identified needs
• Facilitates a safe environment for patients
• Maintains required competencies
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned
• Records patient care accurately and comprehensively
• Administers medication as directed by physicians
• Recognizes and addresses life-threatening situations promptly
• Maintains collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintains quality of care through monitoring and adherence to outcome-oriented indicators
• Participates in cost containment efforts and ensures accurate billing for patient services
• Adapts care based on age-specific needs of patients
• Supports patients in practicing their cultural and spiritual beliefs within the context of medical regimen

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include:

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Qualifications

• Education and formal training: Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience: Acute Cardiac Disorders, Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment, Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring, Post-CT surgery
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; Positive interpersonal skills; Effective organizational and leadership skills; Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of patients typically served

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

Benefits

Flexible scheduling within schedule guidelines and Weekend option offered

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Nights (United States of America)