Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Surgery Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Director and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients. The RN may work in a variety of settings and roles within Riverside Health System’s Critical Care/Telemetry Complex. The role uses communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making to develop patient care plans based on physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs. The RN supervises and delegates to non-professional personnel working directly with them to support optimal patient care and demonstrates competence in meeting the age-related needs of the patient populations served. Working under leadership and with a multidisciplinary team, the RN provides clinical care in accordance with Riverside Health System standards of excellence, facility goals, and strategic plans.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (required).
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute (required).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Critical care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ clinical and psychosocial needs using standards of practice applicable to the specialty or patient population served.
- Partner with patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, treatments, and procedures.
- Apply evidence-based standards of practice and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
- Facilitate safe patient transitions to the next care setting as part of the plan of care.
- Adapt education methods to diverse patient populations and ensure patient and family comprehension.
- Individualize and coordinate patient and discharge education, including education for family members or caregivers; evaluate comprehension and document it.
- Delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to support quality patient care and ensure patient needs are met.
- Recognize and respond to emergency situations, and seek support through identified systems when needed.
- Complete clinical and quality documentation accurately and consistently in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate patient throughput with a sense of urgency while providing consistent, competent, and ethical care.
- Address customer needs with a focus on quality patient outcomes, evidence-based practice, and quality measures.
- Supervise and delegate to non-professional personnel working directly with the RN.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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