Cape Fear Valley Health
Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Full Time Variable
Cape Fear Valley Health, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Full Time Variable)
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Full Time Variable)
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Cape Fear Valley Health
Bonus & Relocation $20,000 Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available
Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Job Family Nursing
Work Shift
Summary Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
Major Job Functions
Assess the patient and identify patient care needs
Use patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care
Facilitate a safe environment
Maintain required competencies
Function as charge nurse as assigned
Maintain an accurate and relevant record of patient care
Administer medication as ordered by physician
Recognize life‑threatening situations and respond appropriately
Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
Monitor the quality of care based on pre‑established outcome‑oriented indicators
Actively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient services
Adjust care based upon age‑specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
Support patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a licensed 44‑bed Level III referral center for surrounding counties.
Consists of 21 acute beds and 23 intermediate beds. NICU provides a comprehensive service to premature infants and any newborn requiring continuous assessment, technology, immediate intervention, or prompt treatment.
Neonates/newborns are admitted from Labor and Delivery (L&D), Family Centered Care Unit (FCCU), Family Centered Care Nursery (FCCN), Emergency Department (ED) or transferred from a referral hospital.
New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome!
Work Experience
1‑2 years of related clinical experience preferred
Neonatal resuscitation
Patient assessment
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
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
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Full Time Variable)
role at
Cape Fear Valley Health
Bonus & Relocation $20,000 Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available
Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Location Fayetteville, North Carolina
Department Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Job Family Nursing
Work Shift
Summary Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
Major Job Functions
Assess the patient and identify patient care needs
Use patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate patient care
Facilitate a safe environment
Maintain required competencies
Function as charge nurse as assigned
Maintain an accurate and relevant record of patient care
Administer medication as ordered by physician
Recognize life‑threatening situations and respond appropriately
Establish collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
Monitor the quality of care based on pre‑established outcome‑oriented indicators
Actively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient services
Adjust care based upon age‑specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
Support patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a licensed 44‑bed Level III referral center for surrounding counties.
Consists of 21 acute beds and 23 intermediate beds. NICU provides a comprehensive service to premature infants and any newborn requiring continuous assessment, technology, immediate intervention, or prompt treatment.
Neonates/newborns are admitted from Labor and Delivery (L&D), Family Centered Care Unit (FCCU), Family Centered Care Nursery (FCCN), Emergency Department (ED) or transferred from a referral hospital.
New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome!
Work Experience
1‑2 years of related clinical experience preferred
Neonatal resuscitation
Patient assessment
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
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
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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