Resource Nurse - Emergency Department

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Department

Job Family

Nursing

Work 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.

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

Unit Description:

• The Emergency Department (ED) provides high-quality, compassionate emergency care to patients presenting with a variety of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions

• The unit consists of 12-22 treatment beds.  We provide care across all phases of emergency service — triage, stabilization, treatment, and disposition (admission, transfer, or discharge)

• Our patient population includes pediatric, adult, and geriatric individuals, encompassing both low-acuity and high-acuity presentations. We are committed to delivering timely, patient-centered care in a community-focused environment

• Our Care Team is composed of Registered Nurses, paramedics, certified nursing assistants, physicians, and advanced practice providers, all working collaboratively to provide safe, efficient, and quality care

• Our PCM, department educator, and Charge Nurses are available to support staff with education, clinical guidance, and access to policies, protocols, and resources

• Our electronic medical record system is EPIC

• Experience in hospital and emergency settings preferred

• Weekend and holiday rotations are scheduled according to departmental needs and staffing guidelines. No mandatory on-call or over-time requirements

Work Experience: 

• 3 years of clinical experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• 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