Registered Nurse - Stepdown

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, evidence-based patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. You will interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care while maintaining professional standards.

As a member of the care team, you will support patient experience and outcomes, collaborate with colleagues, and ensure

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1 year acute care experience required.
• Virginia RN license or compact state; BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to deliver quality care.
• Adhere to professional nursing standards and the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia.

Skills

Nursing

Education

BSN

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to provide excellent, clinically competent patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interact with patients, significant others, and the other healthcare team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The RN also determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions by evaluating outcomes in relation to evidenced-based intervention. The primary focus of the RN is to ensure every patient receives quality care and services through the efficient use of resources. The RN functions within the scope and standards of nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association and the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia. As a member of the healthcare team, the RN is responsible for making decisions and performing services that are in the best interest of the patient; while positively contributing to the patient's experience and the success of the entire team by placing the patient and the team above the needs of the individual.

• Preferred Education: BSN
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care setting/ news grads welcome to apply.
• License/Certifications: Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state; Must obtain BLS within 90 days