Resource Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Nights

Position: Resource Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Nights
Relocation Assistance Available!!

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville , North Carolina

Department7 South Medical Telemetry Job Family Nursing Work  Shift Nights (United States of America)
Summary 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/HCAAPSCarries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication

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 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 Experience:

Acute Respiratory Disorders Acute Cardiac Disorders Acute and Chronic Renal Disease Neurological Disorders Pre and Post Surgery Pre and Post Procedures Cardiac Dysrhythmias3 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 Requirements:

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