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Cape Fear Valley Health

Resource Nurse- Stroke Medical-Surgical Telemetry, Full time Night shift

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

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Resource Nurse - Stroke Medical‑Surgical Telemetry, Full Time Night Shift Apply for the Resource Nurse- Stroke Medical‑Surgical Telemetry, Full Time Night Shift role at Cape Fear Valley Health.

$20,000 Sign‑on Bonus and relocation assistance available.

Facility:

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location:

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department:

4 South Medical/Telemetry

Job Family:

Nursing

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Summary Resource Nurse, RRN 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

4 South is a 35 Bed Stroke Medical‑Surgical Telemetry Neuro Unit with all private rooms including a bathroom. Our patients include all young adults through geriatric age, working on a track schedule.

We are a level three trauma system with a Trauma program and TNCC classes on site.

Patient ratio 1:5.

Our care team consists of: Physicians, PAs, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, Paramedics, Certified nursing assistants, mental health specialists, clinical nurse educator and a Nurse Manager.

New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome!

Work Experience

Stroke

Diabetic Complications

Seizures

Sickle Cell Crisis

Respiratory Complaints (RSV, pneumonia)

Sepsis

Syncope, near syncope

Abdominal pain

Encephalopathy

Heart Failure

Altered Mental Status

Falls

Alcohol Withdrawal

Chest Pain

Hypoxia

Multiple Sclerosis

Other Neuro Complications

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

Required Licenses and Certifications RN - Board Of Nursing

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

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