Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room - Days

VCU Health System Authority; South Hill (VA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VCU Health System Authority in Virginia is seeking an experienced RN to join our Perioperative Services. This role involves direct patient care, coordination with the health care team, and accurate documentation of age-appropriate care following medical orders and multidisciplinary plans.

Positions require Virginia RN licensure (or eligible/compact), and opportunities for clinical ladder advancement and education are emphasized.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• Clin II requires 12–24 months RN experience; Clin III requires 3 years of clinical experience.
• 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.
• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Clin III: Certification in specialty area (preferred).
• Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in an acute care setting may be preferred.

Responsabilités

• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and interactions.
• Provides direction, education, and leadership at the unit level and acts as a role model in clinical settings.
• Assists health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Organizes work and delegates tasks to team members when applicable.

Formation

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

RN to BSN enrollment within two years

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Description du poste

Monday - Friday Days plus rotating call. 4 Tens or 5 eight hour shifts

Call requirements: Approximately in a 8 week schedule, 12 total call shifts, including 2 Fridays, and 4 weekend days

Perioperative Services is composed of Pre-Admission Testing, Preop (16 bays), Operating Room (4 OR Rooms and a C-Section Room), Special Procedures (3 procedure rooms) PACU/Recovery area (9 bays), and Central Sterile( instruments are processed). We provide Surgical Procedures for Cardiovascular, ENT, General, GI, Ophthalmology, Ortho, Pain Management, Pulmonology, Urology. Currently we see about 350 patients a month. We believe in teamwork and value every team member's personal and professional growth through clinical ladder advancements, certification, and education.

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. Thjs 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 state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: 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

Experience PREFERRED:

• Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Clin II, Clin III: 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, 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 program
• Clin III: Certification in specialty area

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: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carryi