Registered Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

• 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 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.

Education and Formal Training

• Associate’s degree in nursing or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.

Work Experience

• 1 year emergency department experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written communication 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 contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS – American Heart Association.
• RN – Board of Nursing.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.