Registered Nurse - Stepdown

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinically competent patient care in Chesapeake, Virginia. The RN will utilize the nursing process to deliver exceptional care, interact effectively with patients and team members, and contribute positively to the patient's experience.

Preferred candidates will have a BSN and at least 1 year of acute care experience, although new graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants must be licensed in Virginia and obtain BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact state.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Demonstrate knowledge in nursing standards and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Supervise LPNs and UAPs when assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Self Scheduling | Sign on Bonus Available | Tuition Reimbursement Available

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 12-hour shifts for inpatient staff; specialty units may differ as per unit/departmental need
• Completes a comprehensive nursing assessment based on admission nursing history and appropriate standard of care/protocol
• Collects/gathers available data, makes knowledgeable interpretations and appropriate nursing diagnosis
• Initiates and updates the standard of care within established time frames
• Plans, provides, and documents individual patient/family teaching and evaluates understanding
• Initiates and implements plan for discharge upon admission and throughout the hospitalization
• Consults/informs Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse of unit activities, needs, and problems
• Organizes and reprioritizes work based on staff needs, patients' needs, available resources, and unit requirements
• Demonstrates a theoretical knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and efficient prioritization of patient needs
• Safely administers medication
• Accurately verifies orders
• Demonstrates consistent ability/competence in patient care areas
• Actively solicits feedback from patients and visitors
• Functions independently with most procedures/protocols and those which require assisting a physician
• Recognizes limitations and seeks the appropriate assistance when needed
• Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations
• Documents patient care per hospital policy
• Provides a safe environment for patients and visitors
• Contributes to reduction of infections and adheres to infection control guidelines
• Participates in quality improvement activities within the unit
• Supervises LPN and UAP when assigned; reviews data collection and implements and modifies plan of care for patients assigned to an LPN
• Demonstrates the ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate the vision, mission, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, including hospital and unit-specific dashboards
• Creates a culture within the department that rewards cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem solving
• The RN serves as the role model for his/her professional area of practice
• Assesses team members' clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration, and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to care standards
• Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrates a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care

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