Registered Nurse - PACU (Part-Time)

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care on a 12-hour inpatient shift schedule. You will perform nursing assessments, plan and implement care, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure (or compact state) with BLS, ACLS, and PALS to be obtained within the stated timeframes. BSN preferred to support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• RN license in Virginia or compact state.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; BSN preferred.
• BLS within 90 days; ACLS and PALS within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on assigned shift (12-hour shifts for inpatient staff).
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and verify orders accurately.
• Document care in accordance with hospital policy.
• Collaborate with Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse on unit activities.
• Assist and supervise LPN/UAP as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Infection control

Clinical assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $32 USD to $53 USD
  The estimated salary range is provided in accordance with Virginia Pay Transparency requirements. Final salary offers are calculated based on job-related factors, including education, experience, location, shift, skills, specialties, and/or other relevant qualifications or criteria.

Description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to provide excellent, clinically competent patient carebyutilizing 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 experienceandthe success of the entire team by placing the patient and the team above the needs of the individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

The RN is responsible for providing patient care on his/her assigned shift :

• 12-hour shifts for inpatient staff; specialty units may differ as per unit/departmental need
• Completes a comprehensive nursing assessment based on admission nursing history and appropriate standard of care/protocol
• Collects/gathers available data, makes knowledgeable interpretations and appropriate nursing diagnosis
• Initiates and updates the standard of care within established time frames
• Plans, provides, and documents individual patient/family teaching and evaluates understanding
• Initiates and implements plan for discharge upon admission and throughout the hospitalization
• Consults/informs Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse of unit activities, needs, and problems
• Organizes and reprioritizes work based on staff needs, patients' needs, available resources, and unit requirements
• Demonstrates a theoretical knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and efficient prioritization of patient needs
• Safely administers medication
• Accurately verifies orders
• Demonstrates consistent ability/competence in patient care areas
• Actively solicits feedback from patients and visitors
• Functions independently with most procedures/protocols and those which require assisting a physician
• Recognizes limitations and seeks the appropriate assistance when needed
• Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations
• Documents patient care per hospital policy
• Provides a safe environment for patients and visitors
• Contributes to reduction of infections and adheres to infection control guidelines
• Participates in quality improvement activities within the unit
• Supervises LPN and UAP when assigned; reviews data collection and implements and modifies plan of care for patients assigned to an LPN
• Demonstrates the ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate the vision, mission, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, including hospital and unit-specific dashboards
• Creates a culture within the department that rewards cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem solving
• The RN serves as the role model for his/her professional area of practice
• Assesses team members' clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration, and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to care standards
• Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrates a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Pediatric Advanced Life S

Advanced Cardiac Life Sup

Basic Life Saving

Registered Nurse

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