Licensed Practical Nurse- Medical Surgical Sepsis and Pneumonia Unit

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse- Medical Surgical Sepsis and Pneumonia Unit, Full Time Days

Licensed Practical Nurse – Medical Surgical Sepsis & Pneumonia Unit (Full‑Time Days)

Join Cape Fear Valley Medical Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse caring for patients in the Medical Surgical Sepsis and Pneumonia Unit. The role offers a $10,000 bonus and relocation assistance.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

6 South Medical/Oncology

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Days (United States)

Summary

Responsible for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Major Job Functions

• Participates in assessment of patient
• Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care
• Follows patient’s plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients
• Adjusts care based upon age‑specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Facilitates a safe environment
• Recognizes life‑threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Maintains required competencies
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care
• Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
• Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services
• Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit Description

• 6 South is a 36‑bed unit with a focus on respiratory diseases
• Nurse‑to‑patient ratio is 1:5‑6
• Patients include high‑acuity adult and geriatric patients
• 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
• New Graduate Nurses are accepted

Work Experience

• Acute Respiratory Disorders
• Acute Cardiac Disorders
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment
• Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring
• Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
• Neurological Disorders
• Endocrinology Disorders
• Psychosocial Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Has knowledge of the age‑specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS – American Heart Association, RN – Board Of Nursing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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