Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit (CVIU)

Position Summary

Responsible to provide care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and other standards established by profession/professional groups, regulating bodies/agents. Nursing care will be delivered in accordance with ECU Health and entity specific nursing policies, procedures and professional standards of care/practice.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safe, harm-free care through safety practices, error prevention, rounding, and daily huddles.
• Performs ongoing patient/family assessments and uses data (including other sources) to guide care.
• Develops and implements individualized, life span appropriate care plans with the interdisciplinary team and patient/family, including education and transition needs.
• Sets measurable outcomes, evaluates progress, and adjusts care based on patient response.
• Uses informatics and technology to improve safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care.
• Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act.
• Promotes and evaluates the effective functioning of the health care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Supports team effectiveness, provides feedback, and contributes to a positive team environment.
• Engages in professional development, mentoring, and may take on unit-level leadership roles.
• Participates in quality improvement, performance initiatives, and problem-solving to enhance patient outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing or higher
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 0 - 2 Years Experience Is Required
• Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state
• Basic Life Support is required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required

• Flexibility in scheduling to meet the twenty four (24) hour needs of the patients.
• Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to utilize effective and confidential communication in patient, interdisciplinary, and staff relationships.
• Maintains stable performance levels under conditions of pressure and multiple demands.
• Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications.

Other Information

• Location: ECU Health Medical Center - Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit (CVIU)
• Shift: Shift (Day/Night) will be determined at time of interview based on unit needs.
• HOURS: FULL-TIME - 36hrs/week
• Weekends: Yes
• On-Call: No

ECU Health About

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

Brandon Peppers Recruiter
ECU Health | Talent Acquisition
Email: brandon.peppers@ecuhealth.org
Cell: (252) 417-0119