Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Dept - PRN

VCU Health • South Hill, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) ED is a 16-bed unit, including two trauma bays. CMH is in the heart of South Central Virginia serving residents of over 7 counties, including North Carolina due to its location just off the I-85 interstate and its proximity to the NC border. Community Memorial Hospital’s team makes up of experienced Board-Certified physicians, Advanced Practiced Providers, RNs, ED Technicians, Unit Secretaries, and nursing leaders. CMH is certified as Primary Stroke Center and treats a diverse population from newborns to geriatrics. Community Memorial Hospital’s ED census continues to grow each year and is predicted to hit 26,000 patients by the end of the fiscal year in June. This is a fast-paced environment guaranteed to provide excellent experience for the team member in treating all types of patients from urgent care to critical patients, such as trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI. The community setting of CMH creates a family and patient-centered atmosphere with outstanding teamwork not only within the department, but throughout the entire organization as team members strive to make the patient experience excellent. The nursing leadership supports continuing education and provides multiple opportunities for team members to advance their knowledge and skills in their nursing practice. CMH is currently expanding their core team to meet the needs of their growing census. Two 12 HOUR SHIFTS IN A 6 WEEK PERIOD Meet all yearly updates and learning modules. Current ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire. PRN team members must work one Spring/summer holiday and 1 Fall/winter holiday. Upon hire, you will have a day of general orientation and 3 days of nursing orientation, these are 8 hour shifts. 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
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• Current ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Two 12 HOUR SHIFTS IN A 6 WEEK PERIOD
• Meet all yearly updates and learning modules.
• PRN team members must work one Spring/summer holiday and 1 Fall/winter holiday.
• Clin I: N/A
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
• Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
• 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.
• Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
• Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
• Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

What This Job Offers

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