VCU Health, Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Tappahannock Hospital - Days/Nights - Applicatio[...]

WayUp; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a vital healthcare facility, making a meaningful impact in community healthcare. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on patient-centered care while developing your nursing skills. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to excellence, you will be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced nurse, this position offers a pathway to enhance your career while serving those in need. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something greater in the healthcare field!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Supportive Work Environment

Opportunities for Growth

Patient-Centered Care Culture

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible for compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare team in preventing illness and promoting wellness.
• Provide direction, education, and assume leadership responsibilities.
• Deliver and document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Leadership Skills

Documentation Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Join Our Acute Care Team at VCU Tappahannock Hospital!

20,000 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted prior to March 31, 2025. Terms and conditions apply.

In October 2020, VCU Health proudly acquired Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant step in enhancing healthcare for our community. We are dedicated to serving the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions, providing excellent, affordable, and impactful healthcare services.

Located along the beautiful Rappahannock River, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is a vital resource for our community. While we operate as a satellite facility of the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Richmond, we uphold a high standard of care across our essential departments, including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units.

We invite you to consider joining our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those around you—perhaps it could be your best decision yet!

Clinical Nurse Positions

Clinical Nurse I

• Role Overview: Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs.
• Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the healthcare team in preventing illness and promoting wellness.
2. Provide direction and education while beginning to develop leadership skills.
3. Deliver and document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and multidisciplinary plans.
4. Safely administer prescribed medications and identify potential incompatibilities.

Clinical Nurse II

• Role Overview: Demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and applies knowledge to specific patient populations.
• Key Responsibilities:

1. Recognize and respond to changes in patient situations.
2. Mobilize resources to meet individualized patient and family needs.
3. Provide direction, education, and assume leadership responsibilities.
4. Accurately document and administer direct care and medications.

Clinical Nurse III

• Role Overview: Applies advanced clinical knowledge and serves as a role model within the unit.
• Key Responsibilities:

1. Anticipate changes in patient situations and intervene as needed.
2. Provide direction and education to staff and patients.
3. Deliver and document age-specific care based on medical orders and integrated care plans.
4. Safely administer medications, identifying any potential interactions.

Why Join VCU Tappahannock Hospital?

• Be part of a committed team making a difference in community healthcare.
• Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Contribute to a culture that emphasizes patient-centered care.

If you’re ready to enhance healthcare in our region and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Experience Required:

Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience.

Experience Preferred:

Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.

Education/Training Required:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associate's Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/Training Preferred:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program.
Clin III: Certification in specialty area.

Additional Position Requirements:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours