Inpatient Registered Nurse — 12-Hour Shifts, Acute Care

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking an RN to provide clinically competent patient care using the nursing process across inpatient settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team to achieve evidence-based outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and adherence to infection control and quality improvement standards.

Qualifications

• 12-hour shifts for inpatient staff with unit differences per unit/department needs.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments based on admission history and standard care protocols.
• Initiates and updates standard of care within established time frames; documents care.
• Must hold RN license in Virginia or a compact state; BSN preferred; 1 year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and interpret data.
• Plan, provide, and document patient/family teaching; evaluate understanding.
• Discharge planning and coordination throughout hospitalization.
• Safely administer medications and verify orders; maintain infection control standards.
• Communicate with Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse; escalate issues as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Medication administration

Documentation

Infection control

Emergency response

Education

BSN

RN licensure (VA or compact)

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking an RN to provide clinically competent patient care using the nursing process across inpatient settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team to achieve evidence-based outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and adherence to infection control and quality improvement standards.