Registered Nurse (RN), Gastroenterology/Endoscopy

Virginia Hospital Center; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arlington, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients and supervise assigned personnel. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Nursing and have at least one year of experience in an acute care setting. BLS and RN licensure are required. This is a critical role for ensuring high standards in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing/patient care in an acute care setting is required.
• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned personnel and ensure quality nursing care.
• Interpret policies and procedures related to nursing care.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written forms.

Skills

Nursing care

Supervision of personnel

Communication skills

Management skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing Required

Experience

One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,

Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

BLS certification required

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU

PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED

NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery

De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.