Registered Nurse Overflow Unit (4 South) Full Time-Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Applicant / Graduate Nurse provides care to designated patients based on their training and experience, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role assists the RN with patient care by observing and documenting patient conditions and behaviors, performing treatments and procedures as directed and in accordance with policies, following the patient care plan, and communicating observations that may indicate changes to the plan. The position also provides or assists with activities of daily living and participates in quality assurance activities to help meet hospital, DNV, and other quality standards and regulations. Other duties may be assigned as needed to fulfill the organization’s mission. Certain nursing tasks may not be delegated to the RN Applicant / Graduate Nurse under Virginia state code 18VAC90-20-460. These include tasks requiring independent nursing judgment for assessment, problem identification, or outcome evaluation; counseling or teaching except activities promoting independence in personal care and daily living; coordination and management of care involving collaboration, consultation, or referral; emergency and nonemergency triage; medication administration except as specifically permitted by law; and circulating duties in an operating room.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions within 90 days.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 30 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Less than one year of Registered Nurse experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform treatments and procedures under the direction of an RN and according to policy and procedure.
- Understand and follow the patient care plan, and communicate observations concerning possible changes to the RN.
- Provide or assist with activities of daily living.
- Observe and document patient conditions and behaviors to provide input to the RN for patient assessment.
- Participate in quality assurance activities and implement measures to help meet hospital, DNV, and other quality standards or regulations.
- Perform other tasks and functions as needed to fulfill the organization’s mission.
Benefits
- Full-time RNs with two years of experience may be eligible for a $7,000 bonus.
- Full-time new graduate RNs may be eligible for a $6,000 bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
