Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room, Full Time, Days/evening

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Level II Competent Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in the designated clinical area. This role collaborates with the health care team to improve quality and outcomes, and supports orientation and daily operations.

The position requires a BSN or ASN with RN license (Virginia or reciprocal state), BLS, and at least 1 year OR RN experience or perioperative preceptorship entry.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse.
• BSN or ASN degree required and RN license valid in Virginia or reciprocal compact state.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Coordinate patient/family involvement and discharge planning.
• Communicate the plan of care to health team members.
• Participate in improving patient care services and quality improvement activities.
• Orient new staff and participate in committees for policy development.
• Perform daily operational activities to ensure a safe patient/staff environment.

Education

BSN

ASN

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients. The Level II MWHC nurse demonstrates the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to improve the quality of care in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing evidenced-based knowledge into practice. The Level II Competent Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Practice Standards for a Level II Registered Nurse

In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level II Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of:

• Exemplary Professional Practice Standards
• Structural Empowerment Practice Standards
• Transformational Leadership Practice Standards
• New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BSN

Compensation Pay Range $46.55 - $59.25 USD Hourly: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum 1 year OR RN experience required; or will enroll in the MWHC integrative didactic and final exam followed by a 6-9 month clinical preceptorship if Periop 101 applicant. Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire

ASN

Compensation Pay Range $44.64 - $56.82 USD Hourly: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum 1 year OR RN experience required; or will enroll in the MWHC integrative didactic and final exam followed by a 6-9 month clinical preceptorship if Periop 101 applicant. Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN is preferred. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire

EQUITY & INCLUSION

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
• Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.

Compensation Pay Range

$44.64 - $59.25

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines*: Annual flu vaccine MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,. Will be discussed at interview.