Registered Nurse - Stepdown and Medical/Surgical, Full Time Nights

Facility

Betsy Johnson Hospital

Location

Dunn, North Carolina

Department

Fourth Floor Med/Surg

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

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

• Patients include both inpatient and outpatient adults and geriatric (No Pediatrics)
• Care team: Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, RN Case Managers, Medical Providers, Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator
• PCM and Charge Nurses are available to support clinical needs with access to education, resources, guidelines, and protocols.
• Electronic medical record is EPIC
• Shift schedule: 12‑hour shifts, Monday through Sunday (24/7), including after hour nights, weekend, and holiday staffing. Shift start times 0638/1838 and end times 0715/1915
• New graduates and experienced nurses are welcome for application and interview
• Staffing ratio 1:4 Nurse to Patient
• Scheduling is Every Other Weekend requirement with Holiday Group Rotation annually.

Work Experience

• At least 1 year nursing experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of age‑specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of 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
• Potential contact with blood or other potentially infectious material (skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral)
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

RN - Board Of Nursing

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