Registered Nurse - Stepdown and Med/Surg, Full Time, Variable

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Facility

Betsy Johnson HospitalLocation

Dunn, North CarolinaDepartment

Fourth Floor Med/SurgJob Family

NursingWork Shift

Variable (United States of America)Summary

Registered Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 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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4th Floor Medical/Surgical Unit

• The 4th Floor Medical/Surgical Unit cares for adult and geriatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Our collaborative care team includes Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), RN Case Managers, Medical Providers, a Nurse Manager, and a Nurse Educator, all working together to provide safe, high-quality patient care. Nurses are supported by dedicated Charge Nurses and Patient Care Managers (PCMs), with access to ongoing education, clinical resources, and evidence-based protocols. The unit utilizes the Epic electronic medical record system.

+ Patient Population: Adult & Geriatric (No Pediatrics)

+ Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4

+ EMR: Epic

+ Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 24/7 coverage

+ Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

+ Holiday Rotation: Annual Group Rotation

This unit offers a supportive team environment focused on teamwork, quality care, and professional growth.

Work Experience:

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1 year nursing

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• 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

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Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing

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