Registered Nurse (RN) - Liver Care Intermediate - 12 Week Contract
About The Position
The Registered Nurse integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of patients and families. The role assists the health care team with preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort. It provides direction and education and begins to develop leadership skills at the unit level. The nurse 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. The nurse also safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions. The role follows documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and practices within the regulations governing nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing, national nursing practice standards, and VCUHS policies and procedures. Clinicians work across all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet unit requirements. Age-specific groups served depend on unit assignment.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or an eligible or compact state.
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- Diploma or associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Academic health care experience.
- Experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or, as applicable, in the area of practice.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities or interactions.
- Assist the health care team with illness and injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and patient comfort.
- Provide direction and education, and begin acquiring leadership skills at the unit level.
- Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and applicable nursing regulations, standards, and organizational policies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
