Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Per-Diem)

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery on a per-diem basis in Arlington, VA. The RN will provide direct and indirect nursing care for patients, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with hospital policies.

Eligible candidates will hold an RN license in Virginia or a compact state and maintain BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required for unit-specific needs. Preferred candidates hold a BSN and have at least one year of acute care nursing experience, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing/patient care in an acute care setting.
• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state license; BLS certification required.
• ACLS and/or PALS certifications may be required for certain units per policy (per American Heart Association guidelines).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect total nursing care for assigned patients.
• Supervise assigned personnel and coordinate care.
• Adhere to department and hospital policies and procedures in delivering care.
• Communicate effectively in written, verbal, and visual formats regarding patient status.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (Per-Diem)

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.

Education:

Associate's in Nursing Required

Bachelor's in Nursing Preferred

Experience:

One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required

Certification/Licensure:

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.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well asadditionalwellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate isdeterminedbased on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes isappropriate forthis role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. Noportionof compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determinedin accordance withthe terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may bemodifiedat the sole discretion of VHC Health,in accordance withapplicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.