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At Cape Fear Valley Health, we are seeking talented, compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the region, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and community.
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Overview

Women’s and Children’ nursing is a specialty focused on the care of women throughout their labor and delivery experience, and the care of their infants and children. This specialty encompasses obstetric, perinatal, neonatal, and pediatric nursing.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Labor & Delivery (L&D) nurses provide care to women during labor and childbirth who are 20 weeks gestation or greater. They specialize in fetal assessment and monitoring, epidural analgesia, critical drips, and obstetrical emergencies. On this high-risk obstetrical unit, nurses are also trained to respond to complications such as eclampsia, preterm delivery and postpartum hemorrhage. L & D delivers about 5,000 babies per year.

Family-Centered Care Unit (FCCU) nurses provide couple care to recently delivered mothers and their newborns. They monitor newborn and mother bonding and work closely with lactation consultants. They educate parents on bathing the baby, changing diapers etc. FCCU nurses also care for antepartum patients admitted for pregnancy complications such as hyperemesis, preeclampsia, diabetes, and premature rupture of membranes.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses provide comprehensive service to premature infants and any newborn requiring continuous assessment, immediate intervention and prompt treatment in this Level III unit. NICU nurses work as part of the healthcare team with neonatologists, advanced practice neonatal providers, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists. They specialize in managing airway and breathing difficulties in preterm babies and have advanced knowledge of pharmacology to administer critical medications and therapies.

Pediatrics Unit nurses provide care to infants, children and teenagers up to 17 years of age who are hospitalized for a variety of medical, surgical and psychological illnesses or injuries. They provide education and support to parents and families as well.

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurses provide care to critically ill infants, children and teenagers up to 17 years of age who need intensive care for medical-surgical needs that cannot be met on the Pediatric Unit. PICU nurses develop in-depth assessment and observation skills, and specialize in ventilator management, critical medication infusions, and invasive monitoring.

Betsy Johnson Hospital Pediatric Unit

Nurses provide care to infants, children and teenagers up to 17 years of age who are hospitalized for a variety of medical, surgical and psychological illnesses or injuries. They provide education and support to parents and families as well.

Candidates

One year of nursing is preferred. Extensive orientation and training provided.

L&D and NICU: New graduate nurses are encouraged to complete the Residency Program.

PICU: One year experience in pediatrics or adult ICU required. New graduate nurses are encouraged to complete the Residency Program.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE are required as appropriate for unit (courses provided by CFVHS). Professional growth through academic advancement, specialty certification, and Clinical Ladder participation are encouraged.