Registered Nurse- FT Night- $50000 Retention Bonus

UHS•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

Poplar Springs is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care and support patients’ recovery. The nurse will educate patients and their families about prevention and healthy habits, assess and respond to patients’ needs, and promote patient well-being while following health and safety guidelines. The role is for the night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A $50,000 retention bonus is offered, paid in $5,000 installments for every six months employed at the facility.

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures, including sanitation and decontamination, and willingness to follow them consistently.
Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Responsible and compassionate.
Outstanding organizational and multitasking skills.
Proven experience as a registered nurse.
BS or another diploma from a nursing program.
Valid nursing license.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ conditions and assess their needs to provide appropriate care and advice.
Observe and interpret patients’ symptoms and communicate them to physicians.
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.
Perform routine procedures, such as measuring blood pressure and administering injections, and complete patients’ charts.
Adjust and administer medication and provide treatments according to physicians’ orders.
Inspect facilities and maintain hygiene and safety, including decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, and preparing beds.
Provide immediate medical care in emergencies.
Supervise and train LPNs and Mental Health Technicians.
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.
Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops and trainings.