Direct Care RN - Wound care

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Self-scheduling

Premium pay

Resource Pool differential

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Regional Resource Pool. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, assessing and implementing care plans, and educating patients and their families. Candidates must possess a Registered Nursing diploma and have at least 18 months of nursing experience. BLS certification necessary within 90 days of hire. This flexible schedule role requires residence within 75 miles of designated healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 18 months nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and implement care plans.
• Administer medications and evaluate patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and treatments.
• Monitor vital signs and intervene promptly as needed.
• Document care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Compassionate care

Patient education

Education

Registered Nursing diploma

Job description

RN Regional Resource Pool: Flexible Work Schedule, Self-Scheduling, Premium Pay, and Resource Pool Differential

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization. Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

• Must reside within 75 miles and 90 minutes of two hospitals in the Northern Virginia or Blue Ridge region:
• Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA; Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA; and Sentara Martha Jefferson in Charlottesville, VA.

Education

• Registered Nursing diploma (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered Nurse License (Required)
• All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 18 months of experience.

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