SH Cardiac Care FT Night Shift RN

Mary Washington Healthcare; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Level II Competent Registered Nurse to provide clinical nursing care, collaborate with the healthcare team, and apply evidenced-based practices. The RN will manage patient care through the nursing process, ensure patient-centered outcomes, and participate in improvement activities and staff orientation.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license in Virginia or a reciprocal compact state, have ASN/BSN, and meet BLS/ACLS requirements within specified

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has RN experience.
• Minimum one year of Cardiac Critical Care experience preferred.
• RN license valid in Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• BSN preferred; BLS required at hire; ACLS required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care with interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve patient outcomes.
• Coordinate patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care with other health team members.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in orientation of new staff and unit committees.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Nursing judgment

Education

ASN

BSN

Job description

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

Job Summary:

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients. The Level II MWHC nurse demonstrates the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to improve the quality of care in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing evidenced‑based knowledge into practice. The Level II Competent Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Practice Standards for a Level II Registered Nurse:

In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level II 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 orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
• 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.

Cardiac Care Qualifications:

• ASN: Compensation Range-$40.59-$51.65 Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum one year of Cardiac Critical Care experience preferred. Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN is preferred. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire AHA ACLS Provider required within 6 months.
• BSN: Compensation Range-$42.32-$53.86 Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum one year of Cardiac Critical Care experience preferred. Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire AHA ACLS Provider required within 6 months.

Qualifications for External Temporary RN Program:

For those hired into the External Temporary RN Program: If job profile requires BLS, ACLS, PALS or NRP within any period of time, it is required at hire for an External Temporary RN. If job profile requires CPI, ONS or NIHSS within any period of time, it is required within 30 days for an External Temporary RN. If job profile requires TNCC or ENPC within any period of time, it is required within 30 days or by the next available course for an External Temporary RN.

Diversity & Inclusion:

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:

$40.59 - $51.65

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare:

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority. As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines*: Annual flu vaccine *MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,. Will be discussed at interview.