Logo
Cape Fear Valley Health

Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry and Behavioral Health, Full Time

Cape Fear Valley Health, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305

Save Job

Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry and Behavioral Health, Full Time Join to apply for the

Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry and Behavioral Health, Full Time

role at

Cape Fear Valley Health

$20,000 Sign on bonus (accelerated) plus relocation assistance!

Facility:

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location:

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department:

Observation

Job Family:

Nursing

Work Shift:

[Specify shift details]

Summary Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Major Job Functions

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 Education And Formal Training

Associate's degree in nursing required

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

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

Unit Description

2 North is an 18 bed Medical/Telemetry and Behavioral Health unit consisting of Med/Tele patients with underlying behavioral issues

Staff work on a track schedule

Patient ratio is 1:6

Our Care Team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerk, Resource/Charge Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Clinical Educator, and Nurse Manager

New Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply

Work Experience

Greater than one year of experience in medical-surgical, critical care, Dept. of Corrections, or Behavioral Health nursing

This role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

Possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, crisis intervention and substance abuse management, and telemetry monitoring

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 Certifications BLS - 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!

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

#J-18808-Ljbffr