Impactful RN: Lead Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Level II Competent Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care across the nursing process, collaborating with the care team and aligning practice with evidence-based knowledge. The RN assumes accountability for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for an assigned patient group.

The role emphasizes professional practice standards, coordination with leadership, discharge planning, and active participation

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; all Registered Nurses with an Associate's Degree in Nursing will be required to obtain their BSN within five years of hire. (Effective March 2014)
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Additional certifications will be required according to the assigned unit
• 2 years of recent RN acute care experience 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred; ADN must obtain BSN within five years

RN License Virginia or Compact State

AHA BLS Provider CPR

2 years RN acute care experience

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Level II Competent Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care across the nursing process, collaborating with the care team and aligning practice with evidence-based knowledge. The RN assumes accountability for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for an assigned patient group.

The role emphasizes professional practice standards, coordination with leadership, discharge planning, and active participation