Registered Nurse (RN)-Surgical Intermediate Care-Full Time Days
About The Position
The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN delivers 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 the MWHC Level II Practice Standards for Exemplary Professional Practice, Structural Empowerment, Transformational Leadership, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement. Compensation ranges are listed by education: ASN, $42.62–$54.24; BSN, $44.44–$56.56. A separate compensation pay range is also listed as $40.59–$53.86.
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.
- AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 60 days of hire.
- NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.
- For External Temporary RN Program hires, required BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications must be obtained at hire; required CPI, ONS, or NIHSS within 30 days; and required TNCC or ENPC within 30 days or by the next available course.
- Physical ability to walk, stand, use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 pounds; push and pull 20 pounds; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead.
- Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills, ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, cope with difficult situations, and tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred for the ASN qualification pathway.
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 health team members in patient care, including patient and family 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 for nurses and other health 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 involved in formulating nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
