Registered Nurse, Pre-Op Screening (Per-Diem)

VHC Health•Arlington, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care
Interpretive skills
Frequent interactive and consultative associations
Management and supervisory skills
Ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion
Primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word
Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills
Associate's in Nursing
One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure in Nursing
BLS certification
Maintain certain certifications on designated units, including ACLS and PALS if applicable to Pre-Op Screening/PACU