RN, Stepdown (Part-Time)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Chesapeake, Virginia is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide excellent patient care through effective nursing processes. The RN will be responsible for evaluating care effectiveness and ensuring quality services are provided to patients. Candidates are preferred to have a BSN and at least 1 year of acute care experience, but new graduates are also welcomed. Competitive licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: BSN.
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year in an acute care setting, new grads welcome.
• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent patient care.
• Ensure every patient receives quality care and services.
• Evaluate nursing interventions based on evidence.

Skills

Excellent patient care

Nursing process

Effective communication

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

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.

Education/Experience

Preferred Education: BSN

Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in acute care setting/ news grads welcome to apply.

Licenses/Certifications

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state; Must obtain BLS within 90 days

Qualifications

• Education: Required – Associates; Preferred – Bachelors
• Licenses & Certifications: Required – Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Basic Life Saving; Registered Nurse

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