Surg), PRN, Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

2d•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 MWHC Level II Practice Standards in exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement. The position performs essential functions at Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital locations as scheduled. It is a PRN night-shift role in the Staffing Office/Float Pool (Med/Surg).

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.
NIHSS (Bluecloud) certification required at hire.
Two years of recent RN acute care experience.
Additional certifications as required by the assigned unit.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including walking, standing, use of arms and hands, lifting 35 pounds, and pushing and pulling 20 pounds.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination; ability to work in confined spaces and reach above or overhead.
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 wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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 patient and family involvement in care, including 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 on 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 concerning nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Promote individuals’ and families’ physical, mental, and social well-being through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Perform comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care identified on admission and subsequent home visits, as applicable to assigned duties.
Educate patients and caregivers about the plan of care.
When assigned, serve as case manager coordinating multidisciplinary services according to the plan of care.
Maintain productivity standards established 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.