Registered Nurse RN Rotating - New York, United States - VCU Health

Description

VCU Medical Center in downtown Richmond is the health hub of an amazing community.

As the only academic medical center in the region, we offer access to the most advanced treatments and technologies in the area.

Our physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to providing exceptional care. We are the only comprehensive Level I trauma center in Virginia verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care.

From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest.

We are inventing better care, one discovery at a time.

The Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.

This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.

This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.

This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.

This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin


III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact stateLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Clin I, Clin II, Clin


III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalentExperience


REQUIRED:

Clin I:
N/AClin II: 12 to 24 months RN experienceClin


III:
3 years of clinical experienceExperience


PREFERRED:

Clin I:
Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practiceClin II, Clin


III:
Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practiceEducation/training


REQUIRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin


III:

Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding states Board of Nursing.

All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/training


PREFERRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin


III:
Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin


III:
Certification in specialty areaIndependent action(s) required: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.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Clin I, Clin II, Clin


III:
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.


Additional position requirements:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin


III:
Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs

Other:
Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substancesActivities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environmentEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR #J-18808-Ljbffr