Clinic Registered Nurse II-CMG Bedford Medical Center-FT/8a-5p

Centra Health•Bedford, VA

5h•$31 - $48

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) II manages individualized patient care to promote and restore health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The RN collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care; assumes a full patient assignment; and plans, analyzes, intervenes, and sets patient-care goals. The role provides nursing services to patients and families within the scope of practice defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing, maintains a safe care environment, and delivers quality care. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans and measurable goals, performs ordered treatments and therapeutic interventions, responds to urgent or emergent risks, and evaluates and documents patient responses. The position also includes patient and family education, collaboration and coordination of care, supervision of delegated care, service recovery, resource stewardship, mentorship and orientation support, participation in quality improvement and possible research or evidence-based practice projects, and advocacy for patient autonomy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality.

Requirements

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
At least one year of Registered Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct individualized and ongoing patient assessments, prioritize data collection, and reprioritize care according to patient needs and applicable policies or protocols.
Integrate nursing interventions into multidisciplinary plans of care using appropriate standards and patient outcomes.
Develop and modify individualized care plans and establish measurable goals with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Perform provider-ordered treatments accurately and promptly, and provide therapeutic nursing interventions according to the individualized plan of care.
Recognize urgent or emergent patient risks and initiate resuscitative measures when appropriate.
Manage care for a specialty patient population and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate interventions.
Provide culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory care that preserves patient and family autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Evaluate patient responses to care, update interdisciplinary care plans, problem-solve with the specialty team, and document findings and progress.
Identify patient and family learning needs, adapt education, confirm understanding within the patient's abilities, and include them in the plan of care.
Maintain professional competence and meet learning and development needs, including readiness to learn or performance of the charge nurse role.
Coordinate multiple patient-care demands, supervise delegated care based on staff abilities and patient acuity, and report changes in patient condition.
Participate in service recovery and resolve conflicts appropriately and promptly.
Support appropriate resource utilization, serve as a preceptor or mentor, assist with employee orientation, and support instruction and evaluation of students.
Participate in assigned quality assurance data collection, identify recurring practice concerns, and contribute to initiatives based on quality and specialty indicators.
May participate in research or evidence-based practice projects; communicate and interpret findings and contribute to methods that improve care.
Maintain confidentiality, advocate for patients, protect patient autonomy, dignity, and rights, and maintain professional nurse-patient boundaries.
Perform other duties as assigned.