Nurse Clinician (RN) - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Nurse Clinician for the Acute Care Pediatrics 12 unit. You will provide expert clinical assessment, lead program development and education, and ensure quality patient care for complex pediatric populations.

The role requires significant nursing experience, Virginia RN licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification with the potential for Master's level work and leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; enrolled in Master's degree program and complete within 36 months.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• 5 years nursing experience required; minimum 1 year in the specialty population or practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, direction and accountability for program development and evaluation.
• Manages resources to promote quality outcomes and cost efficiency.
• Engages in staff education and professional development; supports orientation and preceptorship.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Precepting

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree in nursing preferred

MSN in progress

Job description

Acute Care Pediatrics 12 is a 24-bed pediatric unit. The staff care for patients from a variety of medical specialties including, but not limited to nephrology, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastrologic, and endocrinology. The unit also sees surgical specialties such as trauma, plastics, and general care surgery patients. The unit consists of a combination of general care and step-down patients. Special to ACP 12 are the hematology/oncology, epilepsy monitoring and bone marrow transplant populations. Additionally, some patients are monitored by telemetry in our general care and step-down environments.

The Nurse Clinician demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the complex patients and their responses to actual or potential health problems. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The Nurse Clinician provides direction, education, leadership and accountability for program development, implementation and evaluation in area of responsibility. This role includes professional development and empowerment of staff as well as management of resources to promote desired outcomes with attention to quality, efficiency and cost.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current RN Licensure in Virginia
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

• 5 years nursing experience required
• Minimum of one year experience in the position's specialty patient population or practice setting

Experience PREFERRED:

• Experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-services education, etc.)
• Academic health care experience

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing. Must be enrolled in a Master's degree program at the time of application and must be complete within 36 months of hire. Special consideration will be given for applicants enrolled in Baccalaureate to Doctoral programs who will not attain a Master's degree and may require longer than 36 months to complete the terminal degree.

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field. If the master's degree is not in Nursing, then it is required to have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Independent action(s) required:

• Has full authority and accountability for direction and leadership of program planning, guideline development, setting of practice standards within the confines of organizations/divisions/units mission, goals and objectives.
• Manages human, fiscal and other resources to ensure quality programs/processes/services with measurable positive outcomes.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• Negotiable with immediate supervisor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Additional position requirements:

• Will generally work day shift, but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organization and staff needs.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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