Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Day/Night

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare facility dedicated to advancing community health. As a Clinical Nurse, you will integrate your technical skills and knowledge to provide exceptional patient care. With opportunities for growth and leadership, you will play a vital role in a team that prioritizes wellness and comfort. This role offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you're passionate about nursing and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state required.
• Must enroll in RN to BSN program if no Bachelor's within two years.

Responsibilities

• Integrates technical skills to meet patient and family needs.
• Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and intervenes appropriately.
• Provides direction and education while delivering age-specific care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Assessment

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

*20,000 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted prior to June 30, 2025. Terms and conditions apply*

In October 2020, VCU Health completed the acquisition of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant milestone. Today, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is dedicated to advancing healthcare within our community and neighboring counties, guided by VCU Health's commitment to excellence, affordability, and community impact. Situated in the idyllic Middle Peninsula, our hospital serves the Northern Neck region, renowned for its quaint charm and leisurely summers along the picturesque Rappahannock River.

While VCU Tappahannock Hospital functions as a satellite facility compared to the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, our standard of care remains uncompromised. Equipped with essential departments including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units, our hospital thrives as a vital healthcare hub.

We invite you to join our team and contribute to the well-being of the community close by and near to heart. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and perhaps, your best decision yet!

Job Descriptions:

1. Clinical Nurse I: Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Assists the healthcare team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. Delivers and documents age-specific care based on medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities/interactions.
2. Clinical Nurse II: Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills, applies knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists with prevention of illness/injury, maintains wellness, and provides comfort. Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Mobilizes resources for patient/family needs. Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership at the unit level. Delivers and documents age-specific care, safely administers medications.
3. Clinical Nurse III: Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level, applies to specific patient populations. Assists with prevention of illness/injury, maintains wellness, and provides comfort. Anticipates patient changes and intervenes. Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model. Delivers and documents age-specific care, safely administers medications.

Licensure and Certification Requirements:

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state for all levels.
• For continued employment: RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Experience Requirements:

• Clin I: N/A
• Clin II: 12-24 months RN experience
• Clin III: 3 years clinical experience

Preferred Experience:

• Clin I: Experience as LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in acute care or relevant area.
• Clin II & III: Academic healthcare experience; similar patient population experience.

Education/Training:

• Diploma or Associate's Degree from recognized nursing program. All RNs without a Bachelor's must enroll in an RN to BSN program within two years, complete within five.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher; Clin III: Specialty certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Follows physician orders, practices within Virginia nursing regulations, guided by ANA Code of Ethics and policies.
• Supervises and delegates as appropriate.
• Works all shifts, including weekends and holidays, with schedules set by Nurse/Practice Manager.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs, exposure to hazards, prolonged standing, movement, reaching.
• Mental/Sensory: Recall, reasoning, problem-solving, communication skills.
• Emotional: Able to handle fast-paced, noisy environment, multiple priorities, customer interactions.