Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor Pool - Nights - Intensive Treatment Unit

Riverside Hospital•Hampton, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psych Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Director and provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in the Intensive Treatment Unit. The RN uses communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making to develop individualized care plans that account for patients’ physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs. The role includes supervising and delegating to non-professional personnel and demonstrating competence in meeting the age-related needs of the unit’s patient populations. Working under leadership and with a multidisciplinary team, the RN provides clinical care in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and facility goals. The position is based in Hampton, Virginia, and is part of the Labor Pool. The schedule requires four 12-hour shifts during each six-week schedule, including at least two weekend shifts, plus one summer and one winter holiday each year. Weekend and irregular shifts are required.

Requirements

Nursing diploma is the minimum education requirement; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing is accepted in lieu of a nursing diploma.
High school diploma or GED is required only for nursing diploma graduates.
Virginia Registered Nurse license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions, or licensure in a compact state, required upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute required upon hire.
Four 12-hour shifts per six-week schedule, including at least two weekend shifts.
One summer and one winter holiday shift per year.
Weekend and irregular shifts are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Associate degree in nursing.
One year of related RN experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ clinical and psychosocial needs according to standards of practice for the specialty or patient population.
Demonstrate unit-specific competencies and equipment training.
Partner with patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans, treatments, and procedures.
Apply evidence-based standards of practice and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in care coordination.
Facilitate safe transitions to the next level of care.
Promote timely patient throughput and consistent, competent, and ethical care.
Focus on quality outcomes and evidence-based care when addressing patient service needs.
Adapt education methods to support patient and family understanding.
Coordinate and deliver individualized patient and discharge education to patients, families, and caregivers; evaluate comprehension and document it.
Complete required clinical and quality documentation according to Riverside Health System standards and regulatory requirements.
Delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to support quality patient care and service excellence.
Recognize and respond to emergencies.
Evaluate needed resources and support and use systems to ensure needs are met.
Supervise and delegate to non-professional personnel working directly with the RN.