Registered Nurse (RN) - Electroconvulsive Therapy and Behavioral Emergency Rapid Response Team - Weekday Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

VCU Inpatient Adult Psychiatry consists of N4, a 16-bed Acute Psychiatric Unit for patients suffering from psychosis, mania, or behavioral disturbances; N3, a 21-bed Medical Psychiatry Unit that offers care to geriatrics as well as psychiatric patients with stable medical comorbidities such as Diabetes, Wound Care, Dialysis, or requiring assistance with ambulating with a walker or a cane; and N3ECT which provides both in-patient and out-patient ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) as well as outpatient TMS (trans magnetic stimulation) therapy. VCU Adult Psychiatry were the first psychiatric units in the country to be awarded the AACN Beacon Award. 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.
• 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 state’s Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in an acute care setting.
• Academic Health Care Experience.
• Experience with similar patient population in an acute care setting.
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 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 provide comfort to patients.
• Recognize changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately.
• Mobilize resources to meet the individualized needs of patients/families.
• Provide direction and education to team members.
• Assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by August 31, 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