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 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: Completes daily patient assignments Rounds with the physicians Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators Serve as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries Assists with procedures, 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 Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP) Facilitate and monitor staff performance relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication Other duties as assigned
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education and Formal Training : Associates in Nursing required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required Unit Description: 7 South is a 33-bed unit with all private rooms. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.
Our Patients include Adult and Geriatric patients. Work
Acute Respiratory Disorders Acute Cardiac Disorders Acute and Chronic Renal Disease Neurological Disorders Pre and Post Surgery Pre and Post Procedures Cardiac Dysrhythmias 3 years of clinical experience required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required : Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills Physical
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 Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity