Compassionate RN: Patient-Centered Care Leader

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; Virginia; On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia is seeking a Level II Competent Registered Nurse who is clinically able to care for patients and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve quality of care using evidenced-based practice. The role emphasizes patient-centered care delivered through the nursing process.

The duties include directing and coordinating nursing care, educating patients and families, participating in performance improvement, orientation of staff, and contributing to hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• BSN is preferred.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• CPI required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

BLS CPR

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia is seeking a Level II Competent Registered Nurse who is clinically able to care for patients and collaborate with the healthcare team to improve quality of care using evidenced-based practice. The role emphasizes patient-centered care delivered through the nursing process.

The duties include directing and coordinating nursing care, educating patients and families, participating in performance improvement, orientation of staff, and contributing to hospital