Registered Nurse (RN) - Multispecialty Clinic - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a busy Primary Care Clinic at the Ambulatory Care Center in downtown Richmond. The clinic is part of the Division of Internal Medicine Residency Program and supports attending-managed and resident-managed clinics, providing primary care and urgent care services. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some flexibility; weekends, nights, and holidays are not required.

The role may be classified as Clinical Nurse I, II, or III. Clinical Nurse II demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and begins applying that knowledge to a specific patient population. Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins applying it to a specific patient population. Across the levels, the nurse supports prevention of illness and injury, wellness, and comfort; responds appropriately to changes in patient situations; and provides and documents age-specific care in accordance with medical orders and an integrated multidisciplinary plan of care. The nurse safely administers prescribed medications, identifies incompatibilities or interactions, and provides direction and education. Clinical Nurse III also serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

The nurse follows provider orders, applicable nursing regulations in Virginia, the ANA Code of Ethics, established nursing practice standards, and VCUHS policies and procedures. The nurse organizes work and may delegate and supervise other team members in carrying out assignments. Compensation ranges are $31.00–$46.50 per hour for Ambulatory Clinical Nurse I, $32.55–$48.83 for Ambulatory Clinical Nurse II, and $33.51–$51.93 for Ambulatory Clinical Nurse III. Actual salary offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience is required for the clinic role; Clinical Nurse II requires 12 to 24 months of RN experience, and Clinical Nurse III requires 3 years of clinical experience.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia, or eligibility for Virginia licensure or licensure in a compact state, is required for hire.
• Current Virginia RN licensure and AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent are required for continued employment.
• A diploma or associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized or approved by the corresponding state Board of Nursing is required.
• Registered nurses without a bachelor's degree in nursing or higher must enroll in an approved RN-to-BSN program within two years of starting and complete it within five years, unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
• Practice must remain within the boundaries of Virginia nursing regulations and applicable organizational policies and standards.
• Physical demands include lifting 20–50 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking; climbing; and overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
• The role involves exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances and requires recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
• The work requires handling a fast- or steady-paced environment, multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, and noise.

Nice To Haves

• Clinic-setting RN experience is preferred.
• Previous medical-surgical and/or home health experience is beneficial.
• For Clinical Nurse I, experience as an LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in an acute care setting or an applicable practice area is preferred.
• For Clinical Nurse II and III, academic health care experience and experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or applicable practice area are preferred.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing or higher from an accredited program is preferred.
• Clinical Nurse III: certification in a specialty area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the health care team with illness and injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and provision of comfort.
• Recognize or anticipate changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately.
• Mobilize resources to meet the individualized needs of patients and families.
• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care according to medical orders and an integrated multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities or interactions.
• Provide direction and education; Clinical Nurse III also serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
• Organize work and delegate and supervise other team members, including RNs, LPNs, care partners, and unit secretaries, as applicable.
• Follow provider orders, nursing regulations, the ANA Code of Ethics, nursing practice standards, and VCUHS policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree