Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - PT - 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. The RN is accountable for delivering care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, 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. Compensation depends on qualifications: ASN-qualified nurses have a pay range of $40.59–$51.65 per hour; BSN-qualified nurses have a pay range of $42.32–$53.86 per hour. The overall compensation range is $40.59–$53.86 per hour. BSN is preferred for the ASN qualification path and required for the BSN qualification path.

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.
BSN required for the BSN qualification and compensation path; BSN preferred for the ASN qualification and compensation path.
Ability to lift 35 pounds and push and pull 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 needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred for the ASN qualification and compensation path.

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 patient outcomes.
Coordinate patient, family, and healthcare-team involvement in care, including patient and family education 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 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.