RN, ED, FT, Day/Evening

Mary Washington Healthcare; Kansas; On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia seeks an entry-level Level I Registered Nurse who has graduated from an accredited program and has no clinical RN experience. The role focuses on mastering skills toward Level II within one year of employment.

Essential functions include coordinating nursing care, patient/family teaching, discharge planning, and contributing to quality improvement. Requires BSN, VA RN license, and AHA certifications with timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with no RN experience.
• Active RN license from Virginia or reciprocal compact state.
• BSN required.
• BLS Provider CPR required at hire; ACLS and PALS due within 90 days.
• NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care with licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, family and health team members in care and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and information with the health care team.
• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care and improve services.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Support daily operational activities for a safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in committees for nursing and hospital policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license (VA or compact)

BLS Provider CPR

ACLS Provider

PALS Provider

NIHSS (Bluecloud)

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Level I Novice Registered Nurse is an entry-level nurse who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and does not have clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. The Level I MWHC nurse is responsible for mastering the knowledge and skills necessary for competent Level II nursing practice within one year of beginning employment at Mary Washington Healthcare.

Practice Standards for a Level I Registered Nurse:

In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level I Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of:

• Exemplary Professional Practice Standards
• Structural Empowerment Practice Standards
• Transformational Leadership Practice Standards
• New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has no experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• BSN required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• AHA ACLS Provider required within 90 days.
• AHA PALS Provider required within 90 days.
• NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required

Physical Requirements:

Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements:

Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:

Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

Compensation Pay Range:

$42.22 - $53.73