Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an accepted RN diploma or certificate in lieu of the degree.
• One year of clinical nursing experience in the specialty or a related applicable specialty; one year of LPN experience may be accepted in lieu of RN experience.
• Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or an RN license to practice in the state where the team member works.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in the specialty area.
• IV insertion and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, protocols, and the applicable regulatory scope of practice.
• Deliver advanced patient care based on individualized care plans and patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Maintain knowledge of specialty-specific diseases, medications, treatments, procedures, tools, and monitoring.
• Perform or assist with specialty procedures, such as chemotherapy, IUI, nitrous oxide administration, or insulin therapy.
• Conduct specialty-specific assessments and monitoring, including specialized diagnostic tests and management of complex treatments.
• Perform specialized procedures and treatments and administer prescribed medications.
• Apply ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related problems.
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate and document patient care, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety.
• Delegate tasks to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Communicate patient conditions and concerns to other healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and families about recommended post-visit self-care and support informed health-related decisions.
• Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Model professional practice and participate in educating and mentoring care team members.
• Attend department and organization meetings and complete required compliance training.
• Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently, and maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment.
• Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• May serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
• Adhere to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.