Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Surgical RN for a brand-new ambulatory surgery center at the VCU Short Pump Pavilion. Monday-Friday day shifts, no holidays, no weekends, no call.

The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates unit-level clinical knowledge and applies this to a specific patient population, delivering age-specific care and documenting accurately. You will assist the health care team, anticipate changes in patient conditions, and provide guidance as a role model

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
• Virginia RN license or eligibility or compact state.
• Clin II requires 12–24 months RN experience; Clin III 3 years; Clin IV/V 5 years.
• Clin IV/V require MSN or higher and specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and documents direct, age-specific care per medical orders and plan of care.
• Assists health care team with prevention of illness and maintenance of wellness.
• Anticipates changes in patient conditions and intervenes appropriately.
• Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN nursing program graduate

BSN (preferred for higher levels)

MSN or higher (for Clin V)

Job description

Surgical RN for brand new ambulatory surgery center in the VCU Short Pump Pavilion. Monday-Friday day shift hours- no holidays, no weekends, no call!

The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.

Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.

Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED: Clin I: N/A Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience Clin IV: 5 years of clinical experience Clin V: 5 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED Clin I: Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED: Clin I, Clin II: Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program Clin III: Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program Clin IV: Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (unless grandfathered under previous requirements); Certification in specialty area Clin V: Completion of MSN, MN, MS (Nursing) Degree from an accredited program; Certification in specialty area

Education/training PREFERRED: Clin I, Clin II: Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area; completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program Clin IV: Completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited program Clin V: Completion of a Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Clinician's work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical:Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other describe exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities:Prolonged standing Prolonged sitting Frequent bending Walking (distance) Climbing (steps, ladder, other) Reaching (overhead,extensive, repetitive) Repetitive motion Mental/SensoryStrong recall Reasoning Problem solving Hearing Speak clearly Write legibly Reading Logical thinking EmotionalFast pace environment Steady pace Able to handle multiple priorities Frequent and intensecustomer interactions Noisy environment

Compensation Ranges: Clinical Nurse I - OR: $34.65 - $51.97 Clinical Nurse II - OR: $36.38 - $54.58 Clinical Nurse III - OR: $37.45 - $58.05 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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