Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Outpatient Pavilion Neurology Clinic - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

57d • $31 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) role in the Adult Outpatient Pavilion Neurology Clinic focuses on providing direct patient care, integrating technical skills and theoretical knowledge. This position assists the healthcare team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort. The role involves delivering and documenting age-specific care based on medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan, as well as safely administering medications. Depending on the level (Clinical Nurse I, II, or III), responsibilities range from basic care delivery to leadership and resource mobilization, with increasing expectations for anticipating patient needs and serving as a role model.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• Current AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
• Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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 an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice (Clinical Nurse I).
• Academic Health Care Experience (Clinical Nurse II, III).
• Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice (Clinical Nurse II, III).
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program.
• Certification in specialty area (Clinical Nurse III).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Assist the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Recognize and intervene appropriately in changing patient situations (Clinical Nurse II & III).
• Mobilize resources to meet the individualized needs of patients/families (Clinical Nurse II & III).
• Provide direction, education, and begin to acquire leadership skills at the unit level (Clinical Nurse I).
• Assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level (Clinical Nurse II & III).
• Serve as a role model in a clinical setting (Clinical Nurse III).
• Organize work and delegate and supervise others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Benefits

• Compensation Ranges: Ambulatory Clinical Nurse I: $31.00 - $46.50, Ambulatory Clinical Nurse II: $32.55 - $48.83, Ambulatory Clinical Nurse III: $33.51 - $51.93

What This Job Offers

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