Resource Nurse - Med/Surg, Full Time Days at Cape Fear Valley Health, BJH
Resource Nurse - Med/Surg, Full Time Days at Cape Fear Valley Health in BJH. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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Facility
Betsy Johnson Hospital
Location
Dunn, North Carolina
Department
Fourth Floor Med/Surg
Job Family
Nursing
Work Shift
Days (United States of America)
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training:
- 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
Unit Description:
- Our patients include both inpatient and outpatient adults and geriatric. (No Pediatrics)
- Our Care team consists of a team that provides safe quality care: Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, RN Case Managers, Medical Providers, Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator
- Our PCM and Charge Nurses are available to support our clinical needs with access to education, resources, guidelines, and protocols.
- Our electronic medical record is EPIC.
- We operate 12-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday (24/7), including after hour nights, weekend, and holiday staffing.
- Staffing Ratio consists of 1:4 Nurse to Patient
- Scheduling is a Every Other Weekend Requirement with Holiday Group Rotation Annually.
Work Experience:
- 3 years of related 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
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