VCU Health, Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant - Rotating - Application via WayUp

WayUp; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Clinical Nurses to join their dynamic healthcare team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring comfort, and promoting wellness. As a Clinical Nurse, you will integrate technical skills with theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs, while also beginning to acquire leadership skills. The position requires current RN licensure in Virginia and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders.
• Administer prescribed medications safely and identify interactions.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Documentation

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply

Job Overview

The Clinical Nurse position integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The Clinical Nurse provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. Responsibilities include delivering and accurately documenting direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care, as well as safely administering prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment:

• 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 a 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.

Independent Actions Required:

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable):

• Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional Position Requirements:

• 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 of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific Groups Served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment.

Rotating

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