Relocation Assistance Available! FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentEmergency DepartmentJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftSummaryRegistered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
Major Job FunctionsThe 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:Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administratorsServe as resource to nurses, nursing assistants, and unit secretariesAssists with procedures, checks ordersResponsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unitEvaluates daily patient acuityAssists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/PreceptorAssists with investigation and resolution of QCC reportsAssists with conflict resolution and guest relations concernsRounds on patients and family members at regular intervalsInterfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planningInterfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisorsActively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training: Associate’s degree in nursing requiredLicensed as Registered Nurse by the NC Board of Nursing or Compact State requiredUnit Description:Main Emergency Department is a 64-bed adult level III trauma unit.
Working on a track schedule. Patient ratio 1:3. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant's, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Physicians, Physician’s Assistant, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists, Charge NursesNew Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome!
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3-5 years of direct ED experienceAsthma exacerbationsDiabetic KetoacidosisFeverSeizuresSickle Cell CrisisRespiratory Complaints (RSV, pneumonia)SepsisSyncope, near syncopePost op complaintsEar InfectionsAppendicitisTrauma-related injuriesLacerationsProcedural SedationsAbuse and Sexual AssaultsStrep throat & TonsillitisAbdominal painVarious related emergencies pertaining to adultsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Positive interpersonal skillsEffective organizational, teaching, and leadership skillsPhysical
Visual and auditory acuityAbility to articulate clearly and succinctlyMuch standing, walking, bending, and liftingPosition may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialRequired Licenses and CertificationsRN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity