Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit provides direct and indirect total nursing care to assigned patients and supervises assigned personnel. The role requires knowledge of department and hospital policies related to nursing care, interpretive and consultative skills, and management and supervisory abilities. Written, auditory, visual, spoken, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are essential. The 15-bed Observation Unit cares for adult patients with stays of 24–48 hours. Nurses gain experience with Class I and II telemetry, pre- and post-operative surgical care, cardiac and diabetes monitoring, neuro checks, patient education, and mobility support. The unit works closely with the Emergency Department and provides a teaching-focused environment for developing clinical skills and confidence. Opportunities include charge nurse and preceptor development programs, unit-based councils, and hospital-wide initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- One year of nursing or patient care experience in an acute care setting.
- Current Registered Nurse license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact-state nursing licensure.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect total nursing care to assigned patients.
- Supervise assigned personnel.
- Apply department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to nursing care.
- Care for adult observation patients, including telemetry, pre- and post-operative care, cardiac and diabetes monitoring, neuro checks, patient education, and mobility support.
- Retrieve, communicate, and present information in written, auditory, or visual form.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Dental coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Additional wellness and retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
