Licensed Practical Nurse- Cardiac Telemetry Unit, Full Time Days
Cape Fear Valley Health
Summary
Responsible for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Job description
Major Job Functions
- Participates in assessment of patient
- Collaborates with departmental and interdisciplinary groups in developing the patient plan of care
- Follows patient's plan of care while participating in the direct nursing care to assigned patients
- Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse or other authorized person(s)
- Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
- Administers medication as ordered by physician
- Facilitates a safe environment
- Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
- Maintains required competencies
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities and monitors the quality of care
- Establishes collaborative interpersonal relationships with other Health System staff
- Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of the medical regimen
- Actively participates in cost containment and completes accurate charging for patient services
- Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP), if applicable
- Other duties as assigned
Unit Description
- We are nationally recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospital for Cardiac care and Coronary Intervention
- We provide comprehensive cardiac services enhanced with the use of state-of-the-art equipment.
- Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerks, Resource Nurses, Care Coordinators, Clinical Educator and Nurse Manager.
- New Graduate Nurses are accepted!
- Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.
Work Experience
- Congestive Heart Failure, Chest Pain, PVD
- Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Procedures
- Pre and Post Angioplasty and Stent Placement
- Post Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Stress Test
- Cardiac Dysrhythmias such as Stable SVT & SB, Acute & Chronic Afib
- Pre and Post AICD placement
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Current licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Compact state licensure
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written skills required
- Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of the patients typically served
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds
- BLS - American Heart Association
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
Company overview
Cape Fear Valley Health is a comprehensive regional healthcare system based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina and surrounding regions. Established in 1956, it has grown to become North Carolina's 8th largest health system, operating as a private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and over 1,000 physicians. The system encompasses eight hospitals with 988 total beds, including Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, and Harnett Health facilities. Annually, the system serves more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits across its network of over 150 locations. Cape Fear Valley Health specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment, surgical services, neuroscience, pediatrics, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and behavioral health. The organization has earned numerous national recognitions including Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care, IBM Watson Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital, and The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety. With a mission to provide exceptional healthcare for all patients, the system emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and community service while maintaining multiple disease-specific certifications from The Joint Commission.