Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Care, PRN, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN delivers care through 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 MWHC Level II practice standards in exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement. The RN directs and coordinates nursing care, supports patient and family involvement and education, coordinates care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and contributes to unit operations, staff orientation, policy development, and quality improvement. The position requires clinical assessment and attention to potential clinical issues and emergencies. The posted compensation pay range is $46.00–$46.00.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
AHA ACLS Provider certification required within six months.
Detail-oriented, with critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Physical ability to walk and stand constantly; use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 pounds; push and pull 20 pounds; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposure to bloodborne pathogens is possible.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of Cardiac Critical Care experience preferred.
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 involvement of the patient, family, 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 for a safe patient and staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees that formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Complete physical assessments and identify potential clinical issues and emergent situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.