Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Emergency Department - Rotating
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job 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. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job 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. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job 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. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III)
- Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III)
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III)
- All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
- 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.
- Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Lifting 20-50 lbs.
- 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
- 12 to 24 months RN experience (Clin II)
- 3 years of clinical experience (Clin III)
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 (Clin I)
- Academic Health Care Experience (Clin II, Clin III)
- Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice (Clin II, Clin III)
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III)
- Certification in specialty area (Clin III)
Responsibilities
- Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
- Provides direction, education
- Begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level (Clin I)
- Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level (Clin II)
- Serves as a role model in a clinical setting (Clin III)
- 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 (Clin II)
- Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families (Clin II)
- Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately (Clin III)
- Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
Benefits
- $20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
