Registered Nurse - 5 West (NIGHTS)

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); Sur place; USD 67 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care on inpatient units. You will perform assessments, plan and implement nursing care, administer medications, and document patient progress while collaborating with the healthcare team.

The role requires a Virginia RN license (or compact state), 12-hour shifts, and ACLS/BLS certifications. BSN preferred and a commitment to infection control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates or better in Nursing.
• Virginia RN license or compact state license.
• BSN preferred and ACLS/BLS certifications required.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care on assigned shift in inpatient units.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and implement care plans.
• Administer medications and verify orders accurately.
• Document care per hospital policy and participate in quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical team to ensure safety and infection control.
• Supervise LPN/UAP as assigned and coordinate care with physicians.

Connaissances

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Formation

BSN preferred

Associate degree in Nursing

Outils

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Description du poste

• Pay or shift range: $32 USD to $53 USD
  The estimated salary range is provided in accordance with Virginia Pay Transparency requirements. Final salary offers are calculated based on job-related factors, including education, experience, location, shift, skills, specialties, and/or other relevant qualifications or criteria.

Description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to provide excellent, clinically competent patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacting with patients, significant others, and other healthcare team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The RN also determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions by evaluating outcomes in relation to evidence-based interventions.

The primary focus of the RN is to ensure every patient receives quality care and services through the efficient use of resources. The RN functions within the scope and standards of nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association and the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia.

As a member of the healthcare team, the RN is responsible for making decisions and performing services that are in the best interest of the patient, while positively contributing to the patient's experience and the success of the entire team by placing the patient and the team above the needs of the individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

The RN is responsible for providing patient care on his/her assigned shift :

• 12-hour shifts for inpatient staff; specialty units may differ as per unit/departmental need
• Completes a comprehensive nursing assessment based on admission nursing history and appropriate standard of care/protocol
• Collects/gathers available data, makes knowledgeable interpretations and appropriate nursing diagnosis
• Initiates and updates the standard of care within established time frames
• Plans, provides, and documents individual patient/family teaching and evaluates understanding
• Initiates and implements plan for discharge upon admission and throughout the hospitalization
• Consults/informs Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse of unit activities, needs, and problems
• Organizes and reprioritizes work based on staff needs, patients' needs, available resources, and unit requirements
• Demonstrates a theoretical knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and efficient prioritization of patient needs
• Safely administers medication
• Accurately verifies orders
• Demonstrates consistent ability/competence in patient care areas
• Actively solicits feedback from patients and visitors
• Functions independently with most procedures/protocols and those which require assisting a physician
• Recognizes limitations and seeks the appropriate assistance when needed
• Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations
• Documents patient care per hospital policy
• Provides a safe environment for patients and visitors
• Contributes to reduction of infections and adheres to infection control guidelines
• Participates in quality improvement activities within the unit
• Supervises LPN and UAP when assigned; reviews data collection and implements and modifies plan of care for patients assigned to an LPN
• Demonstrates the ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate the vision, mission, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, including hospital and unit-specific dashboards
• Creates a culture within the department that rewards cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem solving
• The RN serves as the role model for his/her professional area of practice
• Assesses team members' clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration, and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to care standards
• Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrates a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

Preferred Education: BSN

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care setting highly preferred.

Licensure:Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or a compact state.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

Basic Life Saving

Registered Nurse

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