RN - NICU Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide and monitor individualized patient care across a defined scope of practice. You will deliver developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care aligned with pediatric needs and report to departmental management.

Candidates must hold an RN license (Virginia or compact state), have an Associate's degree or Diploma in Nursing, and be CPR certified (within 45 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree or Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience.
• BSN is preferred.
• RN license in Virginia or valid compact state.
• CPR certification required within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care within scope of practice.
• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population. Reports to departmental management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN is preferred.
• RN certification preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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