Registered Nurse RN - ED FT Nights

Assurance Healthcare Staffing; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for a night shift position in Warrenton, Virginia. The role involves providing clinically appropriate patient care in accordance with established standards and collaborating with healthcare teams. To qualify, candidates must have an active RN license in Virginia, certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and at least 2 years of critical care experience. It's essential to adapt to emergencies and maintain a patient-centered focus.

Qualifications

• Must possess RN License in Virginia or a compact license.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically appropriate patient care.
• Document patient care given.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions.

Skills

RN License in Virginia

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Critical care experience

Job description

About the job Registered Nurse RN - ED FT Nights

Must-Haves:

RN License in Virginia (or compact license)

BLS, ACLS, and PALS

At least 2 years previous experience in critical care area

Job Description:

This is a Night Shift position. The Registered Nurse provides and directs clinically appropriate patient care to an individual or group of patients in accordance with the philosophy and mission of the Department of Nursing, the organization, and the scope and standards set forth by the American Nurses Association (ANA). In the execution of job duties, it is the universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient‑centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually improve core processes. Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need, which may include holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby and/or on‑call. This job description is only intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position; employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented here.

Reports to: Clinical Coordinator/Patient Care Coordinator/Patient Care Director

Essential Functions:

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

Patient/family care needs and/or problems are promptly identified and addressed. Patients are regularly assessed and reassessed. Patient responses to nursing and MD interventions and treatments are evaluated and documented in the ongoing assessment data.

Functions successfully in all emergency situations. Adapts to change and handles emergencies consistent with policy and in a manner that instills confidence in others through a smooth operation.

Establishes individualized nursing diagnoses based on assessment data and formulates care plan. Collaborates with patient and family members to address care needs and provide patient‑centered care. Adjusts plan of care appropriately. Knowledgeable and incorporates best practices.