Registered Nurse (RN)-Emergency Department-Full Time Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, WA

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients in the Emergency Department. 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 MWHC 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.
NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.
ENA ENPC and TNCC required within one year of hire.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including constant walking, standing, and use of arms and hands; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; lifting 35 pounds; pushing and pulling 20 pounds; working in confined spaces; and reaching overhead.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
Critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred.
BSN preferred. Registered Nurses with an Associate's Degree in Nursing must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.

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 healthcare team members in patient care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other relevant 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 the orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
Serve as a point of contact for nurses and other healthcare team members regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in daily operational activities necessary to maintain 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.