Resource Nurse-Full-Time - Nights

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Facility

Betsy Johnson Hospital

Location

Dunn, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Department

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

Resource Nurse, RRN 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

Work Experience :

3 years of clinical experience required

Be able to work 6 PM - 6 AM with rotating weekends

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