Registered Nurse - Primary Care - Days
On-siteTappahannock, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and interactions, while assisting the health care team with prevention of illness, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Recognize changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately, providing direction, education, and assuming leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Work 8a-4:30p shifts in a team environment split into two pods, with expectations to assist the other pod when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
- At least one year RN experience
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing
- Current RN licensure in Virginia
- AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
- 12 to 24 months RN experience
- 3 years of clinical experience
- Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders
- Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards
- All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice
- Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments
- Lifting 20-50 lbs
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Fast pace environment
- Steady pace
- Frequent and intense customer interactions
- Noisy environment
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent bending
- Walking (distance)
- Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
- Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
- Academic Health Care Experience
- Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
- Certification in specialty area
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