Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery HOPD

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide excellent, clinically competent patient care through the nursing process. The RN will assess, plan, intervene, implement and evaluate care while collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure quality outcomes.

Virginia license and BLS are required, with ACLS/PALS within stated timeframes. The RN will help maintain standards and operate within the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, contributing to

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree from an accredited nursing program
• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or a compact state
• Must obtain BLS within 90 days, ACLS, PALS within 120 days
• Preferred: BSN

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, clinically competent patient care by using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation)
• Interact effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team while maintaining professional nursing standards

Skills

Nursing process proficiency

Clinical competence

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

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.

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, ACLS, PALS within 120 days.