General Surgery RN — Compassionate Care Leader

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Level II Competent Registered Nurse in Virginia to provide patient-centered care guided by the nursing process and collaborative care plans. The role emphasizes performance improvement, leadership involvement, and integration of evidence-based practice across the unit.

The position requires an accredited nursing program graduate with an active RN license in Virginia or a reciprocal state.

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.
• BSN required.

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.

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Level II Competent Registered Nurse in Virginia to provide patient-centered care guided by the nursing process and collaborative care plans. The role emphasizes performance improvement, leadership involvement, and integration of evidence-based practice across the unit.

The position requires an accredited nursing program graduate with an active RN license in Virginia or a reciprocal state.