Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery Room, Full Time

Mary Washington Healthcare•Stafford, TX

1d•$41 - $54

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients and collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The nurse is accountable and responsible for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN delivers care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role follows MWHC Level II Practice Standards in exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement.

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.
AHA PALS Provider certification required within 90 days.
For the BSN pay range, a BSN is required; for the ASN pay range, a BSN is preferred.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 35 lbs. and pushing and pulling 20 lbs.
Ability to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

BSN, for applicants qualifying under the ASN pay range.

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 involvement of patients, families, and health team members in care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with health care 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 on hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other health team members.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient and staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees to formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.