Registered Nurse - ED (NIGHTS)

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

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient care using the nursing process. The RN will collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires VA-licensed RN status (compact state acceptable), minimum 1 year experience in a specialty setting, and BLS certification within 90 days of hire. BSN preferred; on-site position in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse in Virginia (or compact state)
• 1 year minimum experience in specialty setting
• Preferred BSN degree
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, clinically competent patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation)
• Effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Determine effectiveness of nursing interventions by evaluating outcomes against best-practice standards
• Maintain standards of professional nursing and assist in delivering quality care and services

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

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 interact 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 evidenced-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.

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 interact 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 evidenced-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 Education: BSN
Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in specialty setting.
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state; Must obtain BLS within 90 days