Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room - Days
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. 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.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
- Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
- 3 years of clinical experience
- Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
- 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.
- Lifting 20-50 lbs.
- Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent bending
- Walking (distance)
- Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
- Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
- Repetitive motion
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
- Fast pace environment
- Steady pace
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Frequent and intense customer interactions
- Noisy environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
- Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
- Certification in specialty area
- Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Completion of a Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
Responsibilities
- Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
- Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
- Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
- 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.
- Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.
Benefits
- Monday-Friday day shift hours- no holidays, no weekends, no call!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
