Recovery & Wellness Registered Nurse, Per Diem
About The Position
The registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients and for supervising assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to nursing care delivery, as well as interpretive, interactive, consultative, management, and supervisory skills. The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present information in written, auditory, or visual form is essential. The primary means of exchanging ideas is spoken communication; written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are also required. An Associate's degree in Nursing is required, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred. One year of nursing or patient care experience in an acute care setting is required. The nurse must hold a Virginia nursing license or a compact-state nursing license and maintain BLS certification, subject to the stated policy for current ACLS or PALS certification. Specialty certifications apply to nurses on designated units, with new-to-practice-area nurses or new graduates given one year to complete applicable specialty requirements. VHC Health describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility, along with additional wellness and retirement benefits. The organization states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing.
- At least one year of nursing or patient care experience in an acute care setting.
- Active Registered Nurse license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact-state nursing licensure.
- BLS certification; current ACLS or PALS certification satisfies the BLS requirement under the stated policy.
- Written, telephone, spoken communication, and manual dexterity skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Applicable specialty certification for designated units; new-to-practice-area nurses or new graduates have one year to complete the requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect total nursing care to assigned patients.
- Supervise assigned personnel.
- Apply relevant department and hospital policies and procedures in delivering nursing care.
- Retrieve, communicate, and present information in written, auditory, or visual form.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Dental coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Additional wellness benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
