Registered Nurse, Total Joint/Ortho

VHC Health; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VHC Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients, including supervising personnel and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, relevant RN licensure, and at least one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Certifications such as BLS and ACLS/PALS are also required. This role is vital in maintaining a high standard of nursing care within the organization.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients.
• Supervision of assigned personnel.
• Knowledge of department and hospital policies.

Formation

Bachelor's in Nursing

Description du poste

Purpose & Scope

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing Required

Experience

One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or Compact State Licensure in Nursing required. BLS certification required.

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

• ACLS ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor & Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, PACU
• PALS PACU Pediatric Nurses, ED
• NRP NICU, Mother Baby, Labor & Delivery
• De‑escalation training BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.