Job Description

$20,000 BONUS, PLUS RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Nursing Education

Job Family

Clerical

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Facilitates the educational development and professional growth of assigned nursing personnel. Responsibilities include development and implementation of orientation, in service and continuing education for all nursing unit staff, including agency, which focuses upon the scope of service, emphasizing the age, psychosocial and physical needs of the patient population.

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:

• Provides classroom and clinical instruction for orientation for all unit nursing staff, nurse residencies and agency staff.
• Coordinates planning and presentation of formal/informal education for all nursing unit staff (including agency staff).
• Coordinates staff participation in all required education.
• Coordinates skills fairs for annual competencies and simulation exercises to enhance knowledge of nursing staff.
• Responsible for education files and documentation of staff competencies. Maintains accurate initial and annual competencies checkoffs for all nursing unit-based staff, including agency staff.
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement of patient care, through audits and observations.
• Assesses unit educational needs and implements remediation with staff.
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of unit goals.
• Ensures staff are competent for job duties based on patient population.
• Provides in-services on evidence-based nursing practices, techniques, equipment and supplies.
• Provides input to the Patient Care Manager for staff evaluations, related to clinical competence.
• Serves as a professional role model and consultant for assigned nursing unit.
• 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 :

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or bachelor’s degree in a health-related field required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or master’s degree in other health related field preferred.
• Nursing certification preferred

Unit Description:

• 2 North is an 18-bed unit: all private room.
• 3 North A & B is a 24 bed unit for long-term patients.
• Our patients include Adult Medical/Telemetry patients with underlying behavioral issues
• Our Care team consists of our nursing staff: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, Unit Clerk, Resource/Charge Nurses, Patient Care Coordinators/Social Worker, Clinical Educator, Nurse Manager
• Our Clinical Educator is available to support our clinical needs with access to education, resources, guidelines, and protocols

Work Experience :

• Electrolyte imbalances
• Antibiotic therapy
• Blood transfusion
• Neurocognitive disorders
• Behavioral disorders
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Trach care, peg tubes and foley catheters
• 3 years specialty-specific nursing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Demonstrated effective organizational, teaching and leadership skills

Physical Requirements :

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

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

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