Job Description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

CFV Fayetteville Heart Center

Job Family

Clinics - Outpatient

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)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.

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:

• 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

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 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

Work Experience

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Positive interpersonal skills

• Verbal and written skills required

• Effective organizational and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

• 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 Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity