Registered Nurse - Stepdown

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides clinically competent, quality patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The RN interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards. The RN evaluates outcomes to determine the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions and uses resources efficiently to ensure quality patient care and services. The role operates within the scope and standards of nursing established by the American Nurses Association and the Virginia Nurse Practice Act. As a healthcare team member, the RN makes decisions and performs services in the patient’s best interest, contributes positively to the patient experience and team success, and places the patient and team above individual needs. The RN provides care during an assigned shift. Inpatient staff generally work 12-hour shifts, though specialty units may differ according to unit or departmental needs. The role may include supervising LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) when assigned, and assessing team members’ clinical competency. Self-scheduling is available.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia or a compact state.
Must obtain BLS within 90 days.
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
At least one year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive nursing assessments based on admission history and applicable standards of care and protocols.
Gather available data, interpret it knowledgeably, and make appropriate nursing diagnoses.
Initiate and update standards of care within established time frames.
Plan, provide, and document patient and family education, and evaluate understanding.
Initiate and implement discharge planning upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Inform and consult the Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse about unit activities, needs, and problems.
Organize and reprioritize work based on staff and patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements.
Apply critical thinking, clinical knowledge, and efficient prioritization to patient care.
Administer medications safely and verify orders accurately.
Perform competently in patient care areas and independently handle most procedures and protocols, including those requiring physician assistance.
Seek appropriate assistance when needed and recognize the limits of the RN’s practice or competence.
Respond to emergency situations and document care according to hospital policy.
Maintain a safe environment for patients and visitors, reduce infection risk, and follow infection-control guidelines.
Participate in unit quality-improvement activities and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Supervise LPNs and UAPs when assigned; review data collection and implement or modify care plans for patients assigned to an LPN.
Communicate the medical center’s vision, mission, and goals, including hospital- and unit-specific dashboards.
Promote cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving within the department.
Serve as a professional role model and assess team members’ clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration, and evaluation of variances from care standards.
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
Demonstrate flexibility in work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
Actively solicit feedback from patients and visitors.