Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - 13-Week Temporary - FT - Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients in the orthopedics clinical area. The nurse is accountable for care delivery 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 MWHC Level II Practice Standards in Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, Transformational Leadership, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement. The RN also helps maintain safe patient and staff environments, contributes to quality improvement, and supports patients, families, and colleagues through communication, education, and coordination of care.

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.
For External Temporary RN Program hires, certifications required by the job profile in BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP must be obtained at hire.
For External Temporary RN Program hires, certifications required by the job profile in CPI, ONS, or NIHSS must be obtained within 30 days.
For External Temporary RN Program hires, certifications required by the job profile in TNCC or ENPC must be obtained within 30 days or by the next available course.
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 meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 pounds and pushing and pulling 20 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate nursing care using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks.
Coordinate the involvement of patients, families, and healthcare 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 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 nurses and other health team members regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
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.