Registered Nurse - VHES Float - Full Time

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

135d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effectively carry out the nursing process: including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, patient/family satisfaction, documentation and time management. She/he is responsible for quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. Also directs, coordinates and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. A Registered Nurse is responsible for the care of the population they are assigned. A RN is required to complete yearly mandatory competencies and any unit specific competencies that are identified by the Director/Designee as it relates to the patient population of their assigned unit. The RN will be assigned to a designated area within the health system for a defined period of time as determined by departmental needs and RN skills and competencies. Assignments will change on a regular basis and will involve multiple locations within the health system.

Requirements

• Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) is required.
• Bachelors Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Healthcare/Medical Case Manager and/or Home Health experience is preferred.
• RN License is required based on primary state of residency.
• Must be licensed or eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or West Virginia.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required.
• Competent in providing care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant specialty certification specific to practice area(s) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing skills to carry out the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, and documentation.
• Ensure patient/family satisfaction and effective time management.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate teamwork and professionalism.
• Direct, coordinate, and implement patient teaching and quality/safety initiatives.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing.
• Complete yearly mandatory competencies and unit specific competencies.
• Be assigned to various areas within the health system based on departmental needs.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree