Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Clinical Nurse I–III in Perioperative Services. The role spans Pre-Admission Testing, OR, and Central Sterile, with a Monday–Friday days schedule and rotating call; 4 ten-hour shifts or 5 eight-hour shifts.

Call includes 12 shifts every 8 weeks, with 2 Fridays and 4 weekend days. The team emphasizes collaborative care, education, and opportunities for clinical ladder advancement.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required; RN to BSN enrollment within 2 years and completion within 5 years.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience levels: Clin II 12–24 months RN; Clin III 3 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document age-specific care per medical orders within an interdisciplinary plan.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for interactions.
• Provide direction, education, and leadership at the unit level.
• Support the health care team in prevention of illness and maintenance of wellness.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Age-specific care

Education

Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing

RN to BSN enrollment within 2 years

BSN preferred

Job description

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. 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 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 carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinician's work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Age Specific groups served

• As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• Physical: Lifting 20 lbs.
• Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: 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 thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

Compensation Grade Ranges:
Clinical Nurse I - OR: $34.65 - $51.97
Clinical Nurse II - OR: $36.38 - $54.58
Clinical Nurse III - OR: $37.45 - $58.05

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Grade Ranges:
Clinical Nurse I - OR: $34.65 - $51.97
Clinical Nurse II - OR: $36.38 - $54.58
Clinical Nurse III - OR: $37.45 - $58.05

Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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