Surgical Intermediate Care RN-PT Days

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

16h•$41 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is accountable for delivering care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing evidence-based knowledge into practice. The role follows MWHC Level II Registered Nurse practice standards in exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement. The position also involves coordination of nursing care and interdisciplinary teamwork, patient and family education, discharge planning, communication with healthcare team members, participation in quality improvement and operational activities, and support for staff orientation and unit policies. The posting lists compensation ranges of $40.91–$51.65 for the ASN qualification and $42.32–$53.86 for the BSN qualification. It also lists a general compensation pay range of $40.59–$51.65.

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 of hire.
NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.
For an External Temporary RN, required BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP credentials must be obtained at hire if the job profile requires them within a specified period.
For an External Temporary RN, required CPI, ONS, or NIHSS credentials must be obtained within 30 days.
For an External Temporary RN, required TNCC or ENPC credentials must be obtained within 30 days or by the next available course.
Constant walking, standing, and use of arms and hands; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
Ability to lift 35 lbs. and push and pull 20 lbs.
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 and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred for the ASN qualification.

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 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 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 hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other health team members.
Participate in daily operational activities needed to maintain a safe patient and staff environment.
Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees concerning nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.