Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation
Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment
Wound TherapyJob Family
Clinics - OutpatientWork Shift
Days (United States of America)Summary
Using initiative and independent judgement, plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with Clinic policies. Assumes supervisory responsibilities as assigned. Assists physician as directed.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:
Administer and record treatment, medications, and therapy as prescribed by physician
Assesses, plans, organizes, implements and evaluates patient care
Functions in supervisory capacity as assigned
Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care/contact per visit and per phone
Assists clerical/receptionist with ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding input to billing and computer center
Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome oriented indicators
Other duties as assigned
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Associates Degree in Nursing required
Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
Current BCLS certification
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding
Triage experience preferred
6-months work experience in physician's office in a medical support role
Experience and proficiency with IV initiation/administration; phlebotomy, home glucose monitor use, EKGs preferred
Positive interpersonal skills
Verbal and written skills required
Effective organizational and leadership skills
Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient's needs
Visual and auditory acuity for observation of patients
Much standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, bending and lifting
May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Ability to work under mental and physical stress is necessary
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
Cape Fear Valley Health is a 988-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and 1,000+ physicians, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Health Pavilion North, Health Pavilion Hoke and Harnett Health.
Cape Fear Valley has been nationally recognized by:
Healthgrades as a Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care and Coronary Intervention
IBM Watson as a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital
The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety
North Carolina-Designated Level Three Trauma Designation
The Joint Commission: Disease Specific Certification in:
• Hip Replacement Surgery (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Hoke Hospital)
• Knee Replacement Surgery (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Hoke Hospital)
• Heart Failure
• Advanced Stroke
• AMI: Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Pneumonia (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Bladen County Hospital)
• Advanced Perinatal Care
• Sepsis (Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Bladen County Hospital)
• Wound Care (Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital)
• Chest Pain (Hoke Hospital)
• Acute Stroke Ready (Hoke Hospital)
American College of Cardiology: Chest Pain Center Accreditation
American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Bariatric Surgery: Comprehensive Center
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer: Cancer Center Accreditation
American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers: Breast Care Center Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services: EMS
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