Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit, Per Diem Nights

FacilityCentral Harnett HospitalLocationLillington, North CarolinaDepartmentIntensive Care UnitJob FamilyNursingWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryPlans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesMajor Job FunctionsThe 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 needsUses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient carePlans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient careFacilitates a safe environmentMaintains required competenciesFunctions as charge nurse as assignedMaintains an accurate and relevant record of patient careAdministers medication as ordered by physicianRecognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriatelyEstablishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staffMonitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicatorsActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesAdjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patientsSupports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimenOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education And Formal Training:Associates Degree in Nursing requiredBachelors Degree in Nursing preferredCurrent licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensureMust complete Clinical Ladder packet and be approved for RN II, RN III, RN IVUnit Description:The SCU Patient Populations consist of Critical Care, Stepdown, and High-Risk Med-Surgical acuity.The unit consists of 8-bed units that include bedside procedures, which are completed on a scheduled and Emergency Basis—for example, Bronchoscopy, Cardioversion, CVC Placement, Intubation, Etc.Our patients include 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.Ratios for SCU include 2:1 ICU, 3-4:1 Stepdown, 5-6:1 Med-Surgical-ICU Staff are cross trained to Med-Surgical Assignment during orientation.Work Experience:Three years of experience in Intensive Care nursing (preferred)Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required:Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills Verbal and written skills required Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skillsHas knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically servedPhysical Requirements:Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs Visual acuity for observation of patients Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses And CertificationsRN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity