RN - Emergency Dept - PRN - Eve/Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare • Stafford, TX

3d • $42 - $57

About The Position

The Level I Novice Registered Nurse is an entry-level nurse who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and has no clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. The nurse is responsible for mastering the knowledge and skills necessary for competent Level II nursing practice within one year of beginning employment at Mary Washington Healthcare. The role follows MWHC practice standards in exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement.

The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient care using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork, supports patient and family education and discharge planning, communicates care plans with the health care team, and participates in unit operations and quality improvement. The position is in the Emergency Department and is listed as PRN, with evening and night shifts. The stated compensation pay range is $42.22–$56.56.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• No prior experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• BSN required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 90 days.
• AHA PALS Provider certification required within 90 days.
• NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Meet the listed physical requirements: constant walking, standing, and use of arms and hands; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; lifting 35 pounds; pushing and pulling 20 pounds; auditory and visual skills including color determination; working in confined spaces; and reaching above or overhead.
• Be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

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 the patient, family, 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 other 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level