Registered Nurse (RN) - Short Stay Unit - Rotating

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

13d

About The Position

Our dynamic healthcare team is seeking compassionate RNs to join our observation unit. Our unit serves as a vital link throughout the health system in providing high-quality care to patients requiring short-term observation. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. The Short Stay Unit fosters a culture that empowers nurses to learn, grow professionally, and provide exceptional care. The model of shared governance is engrained in the culture of the unit and empowers all team members to have a voice. The Short Stay Unit prides itself in having a high reliable team that is committed to providing safe and evidenced-based practice to our patients. The leadership team takes a shared vision approach to ensure we meet the needs of team members and patients. The unit's mission is to foster collegial relationships between the entire inter-professional team. We offer shadow experiences for selected applicants to come meet our team and visit the unit. Come see what we are all about!

Requirements

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
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.
Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

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
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
Certification in specialty area

Responsibilities

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.
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.