Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room to deliver comprehensive patient care across all shifts. The RN will supervise staff, ensure adherence to hospital protocols, and communicate effectively with patients and teams.

A valid Virginia RN license or compact licensure and BLS are required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications often needed for specific units. One year of Nursing/Patient Care experience is required, with ongoing specialty credentialing supported by

Qualifications

• Associate's in Nursing required.
• One year of Nursing/Patient Care experience required.
• RN license in Virginia or Compact State Licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications may be required for certain units; ongoing specialty requirements are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care for assigned patients.
• Supervise and mentor assigned personnel.
• Follow department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain clear written, oral, and visual communication with staff and patients.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Associate's in Nursing Required

One year of Nursing/Patient Care is required

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,

Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

BLS certification required

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU

PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED

NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery

De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.