Surg), PRN, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The nurse is accountable for delivering care through assessment, diagnosis, 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 for Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, Transformational Leadership, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement. The position is in the Staffing Office/Float Pool for Med/Surg and is PRN on nights. The nurse performs the role at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations as scheduled. Responsibilities also include supporting patient and family education, discharge planning, multidisciplinary coordination, staff orientation, operational safety, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and experience as a Registered Nurse.
Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
NIHSS (Bluecloud) certification required at hire.
Additional certifications as required by the assigned unit.
Two years of recent RN acute care experience.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting 35 lbs. and pushing and pulling 20 lbs.
Critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel carrying out assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve patient outcomes.
Coordinate patient care with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with 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 healthcare 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 involved in formulating nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Promote individuals’ and families’ physical, mental, and social well-being by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
Perform comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care identified on admission and subsequent home visits.
Provide appropriate and thorough education to patients and caregivers regarding the plan of care.
Serve as a case manager when assigned, coordinating multidisciplinary services according to the plan of care.
Maintain productivity standards as determined by agency leadership.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to share information and assist with patient management.
Participate in staff and administrative meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform the role’s essential functions at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations as scheduled.