Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver excellent, clinically competent patient care by applying the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, while effectively interacting with patients, families, and the care team.

The RN will operate within Virginia's Nurse Practice Act, maintain professional standards, and support patient experience through efficient use of resources.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BSN preferred; specialty areas may require additional experience or qualifications.
• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state; BLS within 90 days, NRP within 60 days, ACLS within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent patient care using the nursing process.
• Interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

BSN preferred

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.

Education/Experience

Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school

Preferred Education BSN

Preferred Experience: Specialty areas may require additional experience, certifications, or qualifications.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state;
• Must obtain BLS within 90 days, NRP within 60 days, ACLS within 120 days