RN PRN Option C - PCU

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health system in Fishersville, VA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care unit. This role involves coordinating direct patient care and education for acutely ill patients, particularly in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in acute care and be licensed in Virginia. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential. Join a dedicated team committed to community health and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in Virginia.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for coordination of direct patient care and education.
• Serve as the leader of the patient care team in a fast-paced setting.
• Participate in shared governance and promote evidence-based practice.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude towards community care

Critical thinking skills

Infection control practices adherence

Education

BSN or ADN currently enrolled in a BSN program

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia

Job description

Progressive Care-Telemetry at Augusta Health is a 32 bed unit. Nurses on this unit care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems. The patient population on PCU/Tele includes cardiac, neuro, renal, infectious disease, pulmonary and more. As a RN on our unit, you will be accountable for the coordination of direct patient care, education, and serve as the leader of the patient care team in a fast paced setting. Nurses on this unit are trained in cardiac rhythm interpretation and work closely with other disciplines to ensure patients receive the highest quality care.

By working on PCU/Tele, you will have immediate opportunities to be a part of shared governance, to promote evidence-based practice, and to lead organizational change in nursing practice. Our team is dynamic and hardworking. In each encounter they strive to meet the needs of each individual patient while also ensuring the best patient experience.

Come join the Augusta Health team located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Fishersville, VA. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care. We build trust and peace of mind through our core values of patient-and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Minimum of one year of RN experience in an acute care setting required
• BSN or ADN currently enrolled in a BSN program preferred
• BLS certification required
• Positive attitude, with enthusiasm for caring for our community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Must have a strong desire to work with a high-risk and complex patient population.
• Must have solid critical thinking skills and a strong application of the nursing process.
• Must have effective adherence to infection control practices.
• Positive attitude, with enthusiasm for caring for our community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.