RN - Urgent Care

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CHKD in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for Urgent Care to provide clinical care in collaboration with physicians, NP or PA. You will perform a wide range of patient care activities and support the medical team in patient education and operational needs.

The role requires current Virginia RN license or Compact State license, pediatric or emergency room experience preferred, CPR and PALS training within 45 days of hire, and ability to travel as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Pediatric or emergency room experience preferred.
• CPR and PALS training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or RN with a valid Compact State license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician, NP and/or PA in all aspects of medical care, treatments and procedures, diagnostic and laboratory testing following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
• Provides support to orientation and training of staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Interpersonal skills

Communication with physicians

CPR

Education

Diploma or transcript

Job description

• The RN - Urgent Care is responsible for providing clinical care and services in collaboration with the physician(s), NP or PA. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities, accommodative services, and administrative functions to support the medical care of patients and families. Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, family, and staff education. Demonstrates effective use of time and resources. Provides coverage as needed to locations outside of primary work location based on operational needs. Reports to department leadership.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists physician, NP and/or PA in all aspects of medical care, treatments and procedures, diagnostic and laboratory testing following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
• Provides support to orientation and training of staff and students.
• 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
• Pediatric or emergency room experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in nursing procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, nursing personnel, other clinician, and urgent care staff.
• CPR training and PALS training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to travel.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• 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
• Click here to view physical requirements.
  

SUMMARY

• GENERAL SUMMARY
• The RN - Urgent Care is responsible for providing clinical care and services in collaboration with the physician(s), NP or PA. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities, accommodative services, and administrative functions to support the medical care of patients and families. Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, family, and staff education. Demonstrates effective use of time and resources. Provides coverage as needed to locations outside of primary work location based on operational needs. Reports to department leadership.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists physician, NP and/or PA in all aspects of medical care, treatments and procedures, diagnostic and laboratory testing following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures.
• Provides support to orientation and training of staff and students.
• 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
• Pediatric or emergency room experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in nursing procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, nursing personnel, other clinician, and urgent care staff.
• CPR training and PALS training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to travel.
• Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
• 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
• Click here to view physical requirements.
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - click here for more information
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at [e-mail]