Clinical Registered Nurse II-Behavioral Health Resource-VBH-WEO A/7a-7p

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Clinical Registered Nurse II for its Behavioral Health Resource unit. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing patient care while fostering a culture of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create effective care plans and ensure adherence to nursing ethics and safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient lives while engaging in professional development and contributing to a supportive work environment. Join a team that values excellence in nursing practice and patient care.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program required.
• Must hold a current RN license in Virginia or multistate privilege.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and manages patient care under Centra's Professional Practice Model.
• Leads interdisciplinary teams and ensures patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care Management

Collaboration

Nursing Ethics

Conflict Resolution

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Clinical Registered Nurse II-Behavioral Health Resource-VBH-WEO A/7a-7p

Lynchburg, VA, United States

Job Description

The professional registered nurse (RN) plans, coordinates, and manages the care provided to assigned patients and practices under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model. The RN acts as the leader in collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, providing the foundation for creating the interdisciplinary plan of care. Throughout the patient's stay, the RN coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes, and delegates, as appropriate. The RN works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. The practice of the RN reflects the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing. Meets the applicable requirements of the Centra Nurse Engagement Program for a CNEP III.

Responsibilities

1. Practices under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model
2. Plans, coordinates, manages, and documents the care provided to assigned patients
3. Delegates to care providers according to the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing
4. Thinks critically as evidenced by appropriate clinical decision-making and prioritization
5. Leads, communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to plan patient care
6. Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
7. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)
8. Participates in initiatives resulting from nurse-sensitive quality indicators and/or unit-based quality metrics
9. Ensures appropriate patient and/or caregiver education with utilization of applicable resources
10. Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices
11. Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research
12. Operationalizes unit-based action plans to achieve or exceed service excellence benchmarks
13. Participates in service recovery and uses appropriate resources during complex situations
14. Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
15. Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals
16. Admits, transfers and/or discharges patients safely and efficiently
17. Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively
18. Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self assessment and attainment of degrees, certifications, and continuing education
19. Contributes to providing a supportive environment that is conducive to learning for all students from all academic programs
20. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Required Experience: One (1) year of external nursing experience or completion of Nurse Residency Program (NRP) for new nurses with less than six (6) months of experience

Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse

Job Info

• Job Identification 17461
• Job Category Nursing Professional - Acute Care
• Posting Date 03/19/2025, 08:48 PM
• Locations 3300 Rivermont, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, US