Registered Nurse- Cardiac Telemetry Unit, Full Time Nights

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!! Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 1 Valley Pavillion South Cardiac Telemetry Job Family Nursing Work 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 Functions The 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 assigned Minimum Qualifications The 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 or equivalent requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure Unit Description We are nationally recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospital for Cardiac care and Coronary InterventionWe provide comprehensive cardiac services enhanced with the use of state-of-the-art equipment.Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Educator and Nurse Manager. New Graduate Nurses are accepted!Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients. Work Experience Congestive Heart Failure, Chest Pain, PVDPre and Post Cardiac Cath ProceduresPre and Post Angioplasty and Stent PlacementPost Acute Myocardial InfarctionStress TestCardiac Dysrhythmias such as Stable SVT & SB, Acute & Chronic AfibPre and Post AICD placement Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageDemonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas 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 materialMust be able to lift 35 pounds 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