Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center Short Pump - Pre/Post-Op - Days

VCU Health • VA

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Surgery Center is an outpatient surgery center that performs 70 to 80% orthopedic cases and a variety of other specialties. The patient population we serve is 6 months of age and above. Experienced candidates are encouraged to apply to this fast-paced efficient surgery center. Grow your knowledge in the care of patients with a fast-paced environment with a wide variety of surgeries. We have a highly engaged employee engagement committee dedicated to making this a great environment to work. We are committed to empowering and supporting our staff with education, advancement opportunities and resources to best ensure growth while in an ambulatory setting. 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.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience.
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience.
• Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting.
• Academic Health Care Experience.
• Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program.
• Certification in specialty area for Clin III.

Responsibilities

• Assist the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury.
• Maintain wellness and provision of comfort.
• Recognize changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately.
• Mobilize resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
• Provide direction, education, and assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus offered through November 30, 2025.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees