About this Charge Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department, Full Time Varies role at Cape Fear Valley Health
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation
Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment
Pediatric Emergency DepartmentJob Family
NursingWork Shift
Nights (United States of America)Summary
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.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
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
Focuses on patient flow and expediting patient flow
Responsible for the over site of quality of patient care
Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor.
Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning
Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted
Expedites testing, admission and discharges
Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
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
Licensed as RN by the NC Board of Nursing or qualifies to function under another Compact State RN license
Work Experience:
3 years of related clinical experience preferred
Background in leadership role or demonstrates strong leadership skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Interpersonal skills
Effective organizational, teaching, and leadership skills
Physical Requirements:
Visual and auditory acuity required
Ability to articulate clearly and succinctly
Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
Position 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 NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
