Registered Nurse - 6S: MedSurg Neuro & Stroke

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient care while ensuring efficient resource use. This role emphasizes clinical competence and the application of the nursing process to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have a BSN and at least 1 year of acute care experience, although new graduates are encouraged to apply. The RN will work collaboratively within a healthcare team in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care setting preferred, but new grads can apply.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or a compact state.
• Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, clinically competent patient care.
• Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Ensure quality care through efficient use of resources.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical competence

Communication

Education

BSN

Job 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 the 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 intervention. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care setting; new grads welcome to apply.
• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or a compact state; must obtain BLS within 90 days.