Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery ICU, Per Diem Nights

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation

Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment

Cardiac Surgery ICUJob Family

NursingWork 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

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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

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

Education and Formal Training:

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• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required
• Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

Unit Description:

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Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)

The Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) is an 11-bed critical care unit specializing in the care of post-operative cardiac surgery and complex cardiac medical patients. The unit also serves as an overflow ICU when additional critical care capacity is needed.

Our interdisciplinary team includes Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Monitor Technicians, Unit Secretaries, Resource Nurses, a Clinical Educator, and a Nurse Manager, all working together to provide exceptional patient care in a highly specialized environment.

Patient Population & Services Include:

• Post-Cardiac Surgery Care
• CABG, SAVR, and Aortic Repair
• STEMI & Acute Cardiac Conditions
• Thoracic Surgery Patients
• Temporary Pacemaker Management
• Adult Critical Care/ICU Patients

Work Experience:

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• Greater than one year of ICU, cardiac, or post-operative nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and patient-focused
• This unit offers the opportunity to care for some of the most complex cardiac patients while working alongside a highly skilled and supportive critical care team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

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• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills
• Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements:

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• 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 material
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing

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