Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory OR - Days

VCU Health • Short Pump, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Short Pump offers outpatient surgical services that allow patients to safely and comfortably recover from surgery in their own homes. The center offers outpatient surgical services that don't require an overnight stay in a hospital. Orthopedics, urology, plastics, gynecology, surgical oncology, colon and rectal, as well as ear, nose and throat are some of the specialties represented at the center. Patients benefit from the latest techniques, including minimally invasive, diagnostic and preventative procedures.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
• Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• 12 to 24 months RN experience (for Clinical Nurse II)
• 3 years of clinical experience (for Clinical Nurse III)
• Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
• Must have at least one year of prior OR experience as an RN
• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice (for Clinical Nurse I)
• Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice (for Clinical Nurse II, III)
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
• Certification in specialty area (for Clinical Nurse III)

Responsibilities

• Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
• Serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
• Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.

Benefits

• No holidays, no weekends, and no call!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree