Registered Nurse (RN) - CHoR Pediatric Primary Care - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks Clinical Nurse I-III to provide age-appropriate care, follow medical orders, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to prevent illness and support wellness. Nurses deliver direct patient care, document accurately, and participate in education and leadership development at the unit level.

Licensure in Virginia or eligible, AHA BLS HCP or equivalent, and progression through Clin I-III with expanding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing from a program approved by the state's Board of Nursing.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree must enroll in an RN to BSN program within two years and complete within five years.
• Licensure (Virginia or eligible/compact), BLS HCP or equivalent, and continued education per policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, age-appropriate patient care per medical orders and multidisciplinary plan.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identify interactions, and document care.
• Provide direction, education, and leadership at the unit level and oversee delegated tasks as applicable.
• Collaborate with health care team to prevent illness and promote wellness while maintaining patient comfort.

Skills

RN licensure

Unit leadership

Education

Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job 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. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job 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. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job 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. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact stateLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalentExperience REQUIRED:Clin I: N/AClin II: 12 to 24 months RN experienceClin III: 3 years of clinical experienceExperience PREFERRED:Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practiceClin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practiceEducation/training REQUIRED:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.Education/training PREFERRED:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited programClin III: Certification in specialty areaIndependent 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: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.Additional position requirements: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: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substancesActivities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environmentCompensation Grade Ranges: Ambulatory Clinical Nurse I: $31.00 - $46.50 Ambulatory Clinical Nurse II: $32.55 - $48.83 Ambulatory Clinical Nurse III: $33.51 - $51.93 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.Compensation Ranges:Ambulatory Clinical Nurse I: $31.00 - $46.50 Ambulatory Clinical Nurse II: $32.55 - $48.83 Ambulatory Clinical Nurse III: $33.51 - $51.93 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.Days