Registered Nurse - Stepdown (NIGHTS)(Weekends Only)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver excellent, evidence-based patient care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a Virginia RN license (or compact state), has a BSN preferred, and will obtain BLS within 90 days. Prior acute care experience is valued to support high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of acute care nursing experience.
• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state; BLS certification.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and care team to plan and evaluate care.
• Ensure safety, quality care, and adherence to Virginia Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Acute care experience

Communication with patients

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.

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