Resource Nurse - 1VPS, Cardiac Services Cape Fear Valley Cape Fear Valley Health has grown from a community hospital to a 942-bed regional health system. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, its flagship hospital, is a state-designated Level III Trauma Center. It also specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment and surgical services as well as neuroscience, physical rehabilitation, orthopedics and more. Services for children include a pediatric emergency department, pediatric intensive care unit and a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. A private, not-for-profit organization with more than 1 million patient visits annually, it has eight hospitals with 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our physicians and facilities serve a six-county region of southeastern North Carolina that includes Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn, and beyond. Cape Fear Valley Healths medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital and Health Pavilion North as well as numerous primary and specialty clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region. A half-century after its opening day, Cape Fear Valley Health is the healthcare provider of choice for thousands of families in the Cape Fear Region. Our mission is "providing exceptional healthcare for all our patients." To fulfill our mission, we strive to hire healthcare professionals with an exceptional level of passion for patient care. We empower our employees with a dynamic work environment, on-going professional growth opportunities and competitive salaries and benefits. 1 Valley Pavilion South (1VPS), Cardiac Services is a 28 bed cardiac unit which consists of all private patient rooms and operates 24/7 with a 1:4 nursing ratio. The unit provides care to adults who are hospitalized with a variety of cardiac conditions. Professionalism, compassionate care and commitment to continuous improvement are key qualities of our nursing staff. The goals of 1VPS unit staff are to provide excellent quality, individualized and comprehensive nursing care in an efficient manner to all patients. We are committed to interdisciplinary care in an environment that supports teamwork. Our patients are the most important people in the world which is why we demand the very best from our employees. In return, we empower our employees with a dynamic work environment, on-going professional growth opportunities and excellent salaries and benefits. Because in the end, our dedicated employees are the lifeblood of our organization. Do you have the passion to join such a winning team? Job Summary A registered nurse who 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. 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 listed. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time. 1. Completes daily patient assignments. 2. Rounds with the physicians 3. Acts as point of contact for the physicians and administrators. 4. Serve as resource to staff nurses, nursing assistants, monitors techs and unit secretaries. 5. Assists with procedures, checks orders. 6. Responsible for daily QC and equipment checks on unit. 7. Evaluates daily patient acuity. 8. Assists the PCM in evaluating personnel work performance in terms of performance criteria and staff relations. 9. May assist with development of monthly staff schedule. 10. Assists with clinical education of staff members in the absence of Clinical Educator/Preceptor. 11. Rounds on patients and family members at regular intervals. 12. Interfaces with Care Coordinator and discharge planning. 13. Interfaces with Patient Placement and nursing supervisors. 14. Expected to take patient assignment when other staffing options have been exhausted. 15. Implement process as defined by the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP). Facilitate and monitor staff performance relative to Press Gainey/HCAAPS Communicate effectively with leadership, physicians, and staff. Resource Nurse carries a cell phone to facilitate improved and timely communication. 16. Other duties as deemed necessary by management. Job Qualifications Currently licensed as RN by the NC Board of Nursing or Compact State Background in leadership role, or demonstrates strong leadership skills. BSN or completion within three years. 3 5 years of related clinical experience preferred. Note: current employees must apply via HR Infoweb