Registered Nurse (RN) Nights & Weekends

Capital Caring Health

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN)-Nights & Weekends is prepared to handle all on-going needs, in addition to urgent needs of patients and their families after hours in their homes or facility. The RN Nights & Weekends follows the established care plan of the patient while ensuring comfort care to the patient and support to family members. Location: Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church area. Schedule: Every other weekend day shift, some night shifts and some holidays. COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.

Requirements

• Must have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit.
• Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Requires licensure from the governing body of practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice; or licensure from compact state.
• Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
• A CHPN certification is a plus.
• Must have driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients with emergent, critical needs in a timely manner.
• Arranges for, teaches, and supervises nursing care of patients in home care and facility settings in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Makes nursing assessments and uses critical thinking skills to provide care based on evidence-based practice, within scope of practice.
• May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees