Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics - 13-Week Temporary - FT - Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

8d•$41 - $54

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. 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 applying research and evidence-based knowledge in the designated clinical area. 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 required at hire.
For External Temporary RN Program hires, any BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP credential required by the job profile is required at hire.
For External Temporary RN Program hires, any CPI, ONS, or NIHSS credential required by the job profile is required within 30 days.
For External Temporary RN Program hires, any TNCC or ENPC credential required by the job profile is required within 30 days or by the next available course.
Ability to lift 35 pounds and push and pull 20 pounds.
Auditory and visual skills, including color determination; ability to work in confined spaces and reach above or overhead.
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

BSN preferred.

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 patient, family, and health-team involvement in care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent 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 on hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other health-team members.
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 that formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.