12 Week Contract RN - Peds Cath Lab - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Temporary 12-Week Assignment - Registered Nurse to support patient care across units. The role integrates clinical skills with an emphasis on education, safety, and adherence to care plans; it includes accurate documentation and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include direct, age-appropriate nursing care, safe medication administration, and contributing to leadership development at the unit level under the

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Diploma or Associate's Degree from a professional nursing program recognized by the state's Board of Nursing.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document direct, age-specific care according to orders and an integrated care plan.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities/interactions.
• Provide direction and education; begin to develop leadership skills at the unit level.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to support patient care.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Leadership potential

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Temporary 12-Week Assignment - Registered Nurse 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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Experience REQUIRED

At least 1 year of RN experience

Experience PREFERRED

Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED

Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

Independent 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.

Additional position requirements

• 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 substances.
• Activities: 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 thinking.
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment.

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