New Grad RN - Snowden at Fredericksburg (Behavioral Health)

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Level I Novice Registered Nurse is an entry-level nurse who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and does not have clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. This role is responsible for mastering the knowledge and skills necessary for competent Level II nursing practice within one year of beginning employment at Mary Washington Healthcare. The position involves direct and coordinated nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes. It also includes coordinating patient, family, and health team involvement in care, communicating the plan of care, assisting leadership in defining patient care standards, participating in performance improvement and quality improvement activities, and contributing to daily operational activities for a safe patient/staff environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has no experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• CPI required within 90 days.
• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to reach above/overhead.
• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

• BSN

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees