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Summary

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

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:

• 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

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

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:

• 2 North is an 18 bed Medical/Telemetry and Behavioral Health unit consisting of Med/Tele patients with underlying behavioral issues

• Staff work on a track schedule

• Patient ratio is 1:6

• Our Care Team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerk, Resource/Charge Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Clinical Educator, and Nurse Manager

Work Experience: 

• Greater than three years of experience in medical-surgical, critical care, Dept. of Corrections, or Behavioral Health nursing

• This role requires a high level of empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

• Possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, high attention to detail, crisis intervention and substance abuse management, and telemetry monitoring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• 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

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