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Cape Fear Valley Health

Registered Nurse (RN)- Rehab General

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

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$20,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation available for eligible candidates.

Facility:

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location:

Fayetteville, North Carolina Department:

Rehabilitation General

Summary Registered Nurse, RNs 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

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

Rehab Brain Injury is a 18 bed unit

Patient ratio 1:7

Pediatrics are accessed on an as needed basis

Team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists

New Graduate Nurses are accepted and welcome

Work Experience

TBI, MVA, Multitrauma, ICH, SDH, Encephalopathy, CVA

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

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

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