Registered Nurse-Post Surgical

Position: Registered Nurse-Post Surgical, Full Time Variable
Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville , North Carolina

Department3 VPN Surgical Job Family Nursing Work  Shift Summary Registered  Nurse, RN Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

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:

Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs

Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care Facilitates a safe environment

Maintains required competencies

Functions as charge nurse as assigned

Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care Administers medication as ordered by physician

Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately

Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff

Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators

Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services

Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients

Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

Associates Degree in Nursing required

Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit

Description:

3 VPN is a 24-Bed unit with all private rooms.working on a track schedule.

Patient ratio 1:5.Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome!

Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients with the following diagnosis or treatments who do not require telemetry, critical drip infusions or ventilator support:

Work Experience:

1-2 years of related clinical experience preferred

Bariatric Surgeries/Sleeve Gastrectomy’s/ Gastric Bypass Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic AppendectomyGYN Surgeries Fetal Demise Urology Surgeries Breast Surgeries All Abdominal/Bowel Surgeries Incision & Drainage/ Wound Infections General Trauma Surgeries Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills required

Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills

Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements:

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting

May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material#CFVH-2025

Required Licenses and CertificationsBLS
- American Heart Association, RN
- Board Of Nursing Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Explore the exciting opportunities at Cape Fear Valley — watch this short video to learn more!
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