JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse is responsible for implementing the philosophy, objectives, standard of care, and policies and procedures of the Nursing Division under the direction of the Nurse Manager. The Staff Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and functioning as a charge nurse according to the Nurse Manager’s expectation for an assigned shift.
About CarolinaEast Health System
CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate from a School of Nursing Current RN license with North Carolina State Board of Nursing or Compact License recognized by NC State Board of Nursing Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.
- Possess the ability to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff and all others using proper channels of communication
- Recognize the importance of being a professional role model for others Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s).
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/ department's policies and procedures
- Maintain current BLS certification
- Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.
*THIS POSITION IS FOR A 13-WEEK CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT*
- Salary will be $78.00 per hour plus applicable shift differential
- Contract employees will be assigned to specific divisions. To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in that specialty area.
- They must have experience with swans, open heart recovery, impella, prismaflex crrt, and ilabp experience.
- 36 hours per week/72 hours per pay period
- 12-hour shifts or unit designated work hours
- Scheduled based on the needs of the unit
- This position is temporary and not eligible for benefits
- Hired for a 13-week contract not to exceed 26 weeks
Skills Required
- Graduate from a school of nursing
- Current RN license with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or a compact license recognized by the NC State Board of Nursing
- Knowledge of current nursing trends and techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and others
- Ability to serve as a professional role model
- Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate patient care
- Knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan
- Ability to assess patient data and identify age-specific care requirements
- Current BLS certification
- Outstanding customer service aligned with CarolinaEast Standards of Excellence
- Minimum two years of experience in the assigned specialty area
- Experience with Swan-Ganz catheters, open-heart recovery, Impella, Prismaflex CRRT, and IABP
What We Do
CarolinaEast Health System is a multi-facility healthcare provider serving coastal North Carolina. Its organization includes CarolinaEast Medical Center, a 350-bed inpatient hospital, plus cancer, diagnostic, surgery, home-care, rehabilitation, wound-care, and physician services. The system delivers compassionate, quality care, combining the capabilities of a regional medical center with a community-focused approach to improving the health of patients and families throughout coastal communities.
