Registered Nurse (RN) 13 week Temporary Assignment-MICU

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Critical Care/Telemetry units. You will work under Nurse Manager and Director supervision to provide comprehensive clinical care aligned with RHS standards.

The role requires strong critical thinking, patient/family education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• RN license in Virginia or a compact state required (Upon Hire).
• BLS CPR certification required (Upon Hire).
• ACLS certification preferred and to be completed within 90 days (RRMC Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient clinical and psychosocial needs and develop, implement and evaluate the care plan with the care team.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families and document accurately per Riverside Health System standards.
• Delegate and prioritize tasks to ensure high-quality patient care and throughput.

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma (equivalent)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $45.00 - $85.00/Hourly Actual pay is determined by temporary commitment and business needs

Works under the supervision of the Nurse manager and the Director and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients. The RN may work in a variety of settings in the Critical Care Complex and roles within Riverside Health System. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of the specific patient populations served in the Critical Care/Telemetry units/departments. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans.

What you will do

Demonstrates ability to assess patient clinical ands psychosocial needs by applying standards of practice as it relates to the specialty or patient population served in the Critical Care units/departments (see unit specific competencies and equipment checklists). Partners with patients and families to develop, implement and evaluate plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient. Assesses and incorporates evidence-based standards of practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the coordination care. Facilitates safe patient transitions to the next care setting as part of plan of care. Demonstrates a sense of urgency to facilitate patient throughput to assure patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care. Focuses on quality outcomes of patient care when addressing customer’s needs to include current evidence based practice and quality measures. Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations and ability to modify education method to ensure patient/family comprehension. Educates by assuming responsibility to individualize and coordinate patient education, and discharge specific education that includes family/caregiver. Evaluates for patient comprehension and documents. Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements. Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to facilitate quality patient care and ensure patient care needs are met. Able to recognize and respond to emergency situations. Evaluates own needs for support and uses identified systems to meet need.

Qualifications

Education Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred) or Associates Degree, Nursing (Preferred) or Program Graduate, Nursing (Nursing Diploma is minimum education requirement, Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Nursing accepted in lieu of Nursing Diploma) (Required) and High School Diploma or GED, HS Diploma/GED only required if Nursing Diploma Graduate (Required) Experience 2 years RN experience for Temp roles (Required)

Skills and Abilities

Current knowledge of clinical practices and related information systems and computer applications, required. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) or licensed compact state Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (RRMC Preferred) within 90 Days(Required)
• Certified Critical Care Nurse (Preferred)

Other Requirements

Weekend Shifts Irregular Shifts

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.

By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.