Direct Care Registered Nurse - Treatment Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The role encompasses patient assessments, personalized care planning, medication and treatment administration, and evaluation of patient responses. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and maintain continuity throughout treatment. The RN educates patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; monitors and records vital signs; observes changes in patient conditions; and responds with appropriate interventions. The nurse uses clinical judgment in complex situations, consults with medical team members as needed, and documents care according to regulatory and organizational standards. The role requires maintaining patient safety, following evidence-based protocols, and fostering a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, the RN promotes patients’ comfort, dignity, and well-being. The RN performs competent nursing care using the nursing process, possesses clinical knowledge and skills required for the clinical area, and understands routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice.
Requirements
- Possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards required by the clinical area.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
- Meet and maintain any additional life-support or clinical-area requirements: ACLS within 90 days for Critical Care/Intermediate Care; ACLS and PALS within 90 days for Emergency Care; an approved ONS/ONCC or Sentara chemotherapy and biotherapy provider course within 6 months for Oncology Care; NRP within 6 months for Perinatal departments; or PALS within 90 days for Inpatient Pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses to interventions.
- Coordinate patient care and continuity of care with an interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
- Monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond with appropriate interventions.
- Use clinical judgment to address complex health situations and consult medical team members as needed.
- Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Uphold patient safety and evidence-based protocols, and advocate for patients’ comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Paid military leave
- Voluntary benefits
- Free and convenient parking
- Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
