ICU RN, FT nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The nurse delivers care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The role follows the MWHC Level II Practice Standards in exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Experience as a Registered Nurse.
Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 90 days.
NIHSS (Bluecloud) certification required within 90 days.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 lbs. and pushing and pulling 20 lbs.
Ability to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Coordinate the involvement of patients, families, and health team members in patient care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with other healthcare team members.
Assist leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improving patient care services.
Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
Serve as a point of contact for hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other health team members.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary to maintain a safe patient and staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees involved in formulating nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.