General Surgery RN: Lead Patient-Centered Care

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

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Level II Registered Nurse to provide total, patient-centered care using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with the care team to improve quality and outcomes, oversees staff, and participates in performance improvement activities.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, an active Virginia RN license (reciprocal accepted), and CPR certification.

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

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.

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Level II Registered Nurse to provide total, patient-centered care using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with the care team to improve quality and outcomes, oversees staff, and participates in performance improvement activities.

The role requires an accredited nursing degree, an active Virginia RN license (reciprocal accepted), and CPR certification.