Registered Nurse - SMH - Med Surg - Full time - Third Shift

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

On-campus discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in the United States seeks an experienced RN II in the Medical/Surgical department. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive nursing care, coordinating patient education, and leading team initiatives in quality and safety.

Requires RN license with Virginia/West Virginia eligibility; BSN preferred. Competitive salary and benefits accompany the position, with opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Qualifications

• RN license required; multi-state licensure preferred.
• BSN preferred for advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Excellent communication with hospital staff and patients.
• Thorough documentation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate and lead patient education and quality/safety initiatives.
• Direct and support health team staff; ensure professional standards are met.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and communication with team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Clinical assessment

Education

RN Diploma/ASN/ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department and Pay

MEDICAL/SURGICAL - 306020 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $34.00 - $48.87

Job Description

The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effectively carry out the nursing process: including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation and time management. They responsible for quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. Also directs, coordinates and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. A Registered Nurse II (RN II) is responsible for the care of the population they are assigned. A RN II is required to complete yearly mandatory competencies, any unit specific competencies that are identified by the Director/Designee as it relates to the patient population of their unit as well as completion of the Professional Practice Ladder requirements which include: Assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, PI Activity and department initiatives, communicates and shares information to Director/Designee and co-workers from unit or hospital committee, a Valley Health paid Education/Seminar/Conference workshop or Nursing Article. Portfolio is current and submitted to Director/Designee annually by March 1st. Routinely solicits and validates patient/family satisfaction, participates in peer review for unit and develops bulletin board or poster that provides educational information to staff/patients/family members. Education Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) is required. Bachelors Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Experience Advancement to this level requires a minimum of 1872 full-time or part-time hours (936 if hold BSN) of RN experience and completion of a performance evaluation. Relevant Specialty Certification is preferred.

Certification & Licensures

RN license required. Based on the primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia and West Virginia Boards of Nursing regulations, the candidate must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state of work assignment (Virginia and/or West Virginia) with either: a multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC); or a single-state license valid in the applicable state of work assignment (Virginia or West Virginia only). BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) – AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. For Labor and Delivery RNs only: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or EKG (Electrocardiogram) is required for all RNs working in Labor and Delivery, within 6 months of hire. Pharmacology Class is required for all RNs working in Labor and Delivery, within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Meets all requirements of an RN I. Competent to provide care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development. Competent to provide care using the nursing process. Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.

In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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