Registered Nurse (RN) - Comprehensive Liver Care Unit - Intermediate Care - Nights
About The Position
VCU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Comprehensive Liver Care Unit - Intermediate Care - Nights. This is a cutting-edge, brand new 24-bed unit featuring both Intermediate and Acute Care beds, specializing in the care of Liver Transplant and Transplant Hepatology populations with critical care needs. The unit offers manageable nurse to patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:4, 24/7 in-house provider coverage, and is part of a growing Liver Transplant program that completed 205 transplants in 2023. VCU Health is an Academic Teaching Facility and a Magnet Organization utilizing Epic for its EHR system.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
- Current RN licensure in Virginia.
- AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
- All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
- Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience.
- Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
- Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
- Clin III: Certification in specialty area.
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to patients in the Liver Transplant and Transplant Hepatology populations with critical care needs.
- Manage nurse to patient ratios of 1:3 and 1:4, tailored to the complexity of patient assignments.
- Collaborate with 24/7 in-house provider coverage to ensure prompt and expert medical attention.
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology, including Epic EHR, to enhance patient care and streamline processes.
Benefits
- Opportunities for learning, growth, and collaboration.
- Recognition for dedication to nursing excellence and patient-centered care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
