Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic Clinic - Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking onsite

No weekends nights or holidays

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse in the Orthopedic Clinic at Stony Point, Richmond, VA. The RN will provide age-specific care, assist the health care team, and document care according to medical orders within an integrated plan of care.

You will administer medications safely, participate in triage and education, and support leadership responsibilities on the unit. The clinic operates 7am–5pm with no weekend, night, or holiday shifts required and free parking on campus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of RN experience, preferably in the inpatient setting.
• RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• Diploma or Associate degree in nursing; BSN encouraged.
• Provide and document direct, age-specific care per medical orders and plan.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care per orders.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor for interactions.
• Mobilize resources to meet patient and family needs on the unit.
• Assist health care team with prevention of illness and injury and wellness maintenance.
• Lead and educate staff on unit duties and care delivery.

Skills

RN experience

Inpatient setting

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Associate degree in nursing

Job description

The Orthopedic Clinic at Stony Point is home to multiple subspecialties to include joints, lower/upper extremities, oncology and sports medicine. On average our clinic has 5 providers onsite from various specialties and our staff consists of RNs, Ortho Technicians and CMAs. The RN is responsible for patient rooming, patient education, triage, procedure setup, post-op wound care and more. Our clinic hours are 7am-5pm. No weekends, nights or holidays are required and our team members enjoy free parking onsite at the Stony Point campus. At least 1 year of RN experience, preferably in the inpatient setting, is required.

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:

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 20-50 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

Days

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