Registered Nurse - Stepdown (Weekends Only)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide excellent, clinically competent patient care by applying the nursing process and collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring quality outcomes and efficient resource use while upholding ANA standards and Virginia Nurse Practice Act guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia or a compact state.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.
• Preferred: BSN degree.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, clinically competent patient care using the nursing process.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ensure quality care and efficient use of resources while adhering to ANA standards.

Skills

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

BSN preferred

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