Registered Nurse (RN)-Cardiac Care-Full Time Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•$36 - $48

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The nurse is accountable for care delivery through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The position follows MWHC Level II Practice Standards in Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, Transformational Leadership, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement. It includes coordinating nursing care and team activities, supporting patient and family involvement and education, contributing to quality improvement and operational safety, and helping orient staff. The role requires physical assessment, attention to detail, and the ability to identify potential clinical issues and emergent situations.

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 six months.
Ability to complete physical assessments and identify potential clinical issues and emergent situations.
Detail-oriented.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; and capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Physical ability to walk and stand; use arms and hands; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat; lift 35 pounds; push and pull 20 pounds; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead. Auditory and visual skills, including color determination, are required.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of Cardiac Critical Care experience 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.
Act as a point of contact for nurses and other health team members regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
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 to formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Complete physical assessments and identify potential clinical issues and emergent situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.