Registered Nurse (RN) - Preop/Pacu - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems’ Perioperative Services seeks Clinical Nurse I–III to deliver age-specific care across Pre-Admission Testing, Preop, OR, PACU, and Central Sterile. The team emphasizes teamwork and professional growth through certification and education.

Clinical Nurse I provides foundational leadership and patient education; II adds increased responsibility and leadership; III demonstrates unit-level leadership.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree from an approved nursing program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree must enroll in an RN to BSN program within two years and complete within five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-specific nursing care as directed by medical orders and multidisciplinary plans.
• Deliver medications safely and identify incompatibilities/interactions.
• Demonstrate leadership and educate team members at unit level.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS HCP

Patient care

Nursing leadership

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Perioperative Services is composed of Pre-Admission Testing, Preop (16 bays), Operating Room (3 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.

Four 10 hour shifts weekly plus rotating call: 7 first call, 7 back up call in a 13 week period includes one weekend of first call and one weekend of back up call. Holidays are one first call and one backup call and then some holidays you may have no call.

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: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

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

Compensation Ranges:

Clinical Nurse I PreOp/PACU: $34.00 - $49.50

Clinical Nurse II PreOp/PACU: $34.65 - $51.97

Clinical Nurse III PreOp/PACU: $36.38 - $54.58

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

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