Surgical Intermediate Care Unit FT Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

17h•$41 - $52

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 the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality by applying research and evidence-based knowledge in the designated clinical area. The Level II role is described across the MWHC practice standards for exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement. The nurse supports coordinated, safe care and contributes to quality improvement, staff orientation, unit operations, and the development of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.

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 60 days of hire.
NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.
For External Temporary RN Program hires, required BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications must be held at hire; required CPI, ONS, or NIHSS certifications must be obtained within 30 days; and required TNCC or ENPC certifications must be obtained within 30 days or by the next available course.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; lifting 35 lbs.; pushing and pulling 20 lbs.; working in confined spaces; and reaching above or overhead.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
Ability to meet stated environmental requirements, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to potential hazards.

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 the 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 that formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.