Resource Nurse-Cardiac Progressive and Surgical Unit

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Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville , North Carolina

Department3 PSTJob Family Nursing Work  Shift Days (United States of America)
Summary 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

PST (Patient Service Tower) is a 20-bed cardiac step-down unit with all private rooms.

Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.

Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care:
Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Educator (CE) and Patient Care Manager (PCM).Our PCM and CE are available to support our clinical needs with access to education, resources, guidelines, and protocols.

Our electronic medical record is EPIC.We offer flexible scheduling within schedule guidelines and Weekend option.

Work Experience:

Must have at least 1-2 years of Progressive Care experience.

Acute Cardiac Disorders Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring Post-CT surgery

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

Must be able to lift 35 pounds#CFVH-2026

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