Resource Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Nights

Facility: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center | Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina | Department: 7 South Medical Telemetry | Work Shift: Nights (including weekends and holidays)

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

• 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 Gainey/HCAAP.
• Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required.

Work Experience

• Acute Respiratory Disorders
• Acute Cardiac Disorders
• Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
• Neurological Disorders
• Pre and Post Surgery
• Pre and Post Procedures
• Cardiac Dysrhythmias
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Positive interpersonal skills; verbal and written communication required.
• Effective organizational, teaching, and leadership skills.
• Visual and auditory acuity required.
• Ability to articulate clearly and succinctly.
• Physical stamina for standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 35 lb).
• Potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN – Board of Nursing.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.