Registered Nurse - Stepdown (Nights)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide excellent, clinically competent patient care. The RN will utilize assessment, planning, and evaluation to ensure quality care for every patient.

The role requires a BSN and a minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care setting, although new graduates are welcome to apply. A Virginia RN license and BLS certification within 90 days are mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state.
• Must obtain BLS within 90 days.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent patient care through nursing process.
• Interact effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
• Evaluate nursing interventions based on evidence-based practices.

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.