Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - PT - Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

4d•$41 - $54

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN uses the nursing process—including 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.

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 required at hire.
For the BSN qualification and compensation range, a BSN is required; for the ASN qualification and compensation range, a BSN is preferred.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Physical ability to walk, stand, use arms and hands, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, lift 35 pounds, push and pull 20 pounds, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred for the ASN qualification and compensation range.

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 healthcare team members in patient care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other relevant 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 the orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
Serve as a point of contact for nurses and other healthcare 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.