Registered Nurse-Progressive Care, Nights

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Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville , North Carolina

Department6 VP Progressive Care Job Family Nursing Work  Shift Nights (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:

6VP is a Progressive Adult ICU unit with 48 beds.

Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.

Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4 but may vary.

Our Patients include acute Adult and Geriatric patients.

Work Experience:

Telemetry Monitoring Respiratory Treatments (Bipap/Cpap/High Flow)
Chest tubes/Tracheostomies Administer Critical Drips Diabetic Keto acidosis Acute Renal Failure Sepsis Post  Surgical/Trauma Post Cerebrovascular Accident Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Procedures Post Myocardial Infarction Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy Pre and Post Angioplasty and Stent Placement Pre and Post AICD/Pacemaker placement

We treat total body system disorders that may not be included in this list.

We do not perform drips, vents or treat patients with open CABGsKnowledge, 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 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