Resource Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time Nights
Cape Fear Valley Health
Summary
Facilitates quality patient care through utilization of resources and maintains systems and procedures which enhance staff ability to deliver quality patient care. Position consists of flexible shifts to include weekends and holidays.
Job description
Major Job Functions
- Completes daily patient assignments
- Rounds with the physicians
- Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators
- Serve as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries
- Assists with procedures, checks orders
- Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit
- Evaluates daily patient acuity
- Assists the PCM in evaluating personnel work performance in terms of performance criteria and staff relations
- May assist with development of monthly staff schedule
- Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor
- Rounds on patients and family members at regular intervals
- Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning
- Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors
- Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted
- Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
- Facilitate and monitor staff performance relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS
- Carries cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication
- Other duties as assigned
Unit Description
- 8 South is a 34-Bed Medical-surgical/Telemetry unit: all private rooms.
- 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.
- Our patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.
Work Experience
- Pre and Post Surgery Requiring Telemetry Monitoring
- Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
- Neurological Disorders
- Endocrinology Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Psychosocial Disorders
- Acute Respiratory Disorders
- Acute Cardiac Disorders
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia Requiring Drug Therapy/Adjustment
- 3 years of clinical experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written skills required
- Effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills
Physical Requirements
- Visual and auditory acuity required
- Able to articulate clearly and succinctly
- Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
- May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds
Requirements
- Associates in Nursing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina required
- Must complete Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for advancement
- 3 years of clinical experience required
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written skills required
- Effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills
- Visual and auditory acuity required
- Able to articulate clearly and succinctly
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds
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.