Resource Nurse - Med/Tele and Behavioral Health, Full Time Days

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina – Facility: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Department: Observation

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily patient assignments
• Rounds with the physicians
• Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators
• Serves as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries
• Assists with procedures and 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
• Implements process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
• Facilitates and monitors staff performance relative to Press Ganey/HCAHPS
• Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required
• Greater than three years of experience in medical-surgical, critical care, Department of Corrections, or Behavioral Health nursing
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Effective organizational, teaching, and leadership skills

Unit Description

2 North is an 18-bed Medical/Telemetry and Behavioral Health unit consisting of Med/Tele patients with underlying behavioral issues. Staff work on a track schedule. Patient ratio is 1:6. Our Care Team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerk, Resource/Charge Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Clinical Educator, and Nurse Manager. New Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply.

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
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

• RN – Board of Nursing