ICU RN, PT Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

4d•$43 - $57

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is accountable for delivering care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. A Level II Registered Nurse demonstrates the MWHC Practice Standards in Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, Transformational Leadership, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement. The role includes clinical care and coordination, participation in quality improvement and operational activities, and support for the development and orientation of staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Experience as a Registered Nurse.
Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 90 days.
NIHSS (Bluecloud) certification required within 90 days.
Physical ability to walk, stand, use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 lbs.; push and pull 20 lbs.; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Coordinate involvement of the patient, family, and healthcare team in patient care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with healthcare team members.
Assist Leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improving patient care services.
Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
Serve as a point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other healthcare team members.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient and staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees to formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.