Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing or nursing diploma.
• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Diploma-prepared nurses must have 5 or more years of progressive care experience.
• Hospital experience.
• 1–2 years of telemetry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of cardiac experience preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Conscious Sedation Certification preferred.
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients requiring treatment for medical, surgical, or other conditions, including critical patients requiring higher-acuity care.
• Use the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to address patient needs.
• Involve patients and their significant others or families in developing individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and plans of care.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Organize and supervise care provided by supportive personnel.
• Coordinate care provided by ancillary services.
• Interact with physicians and other hospital departments.
• Uphold the hospital mission statement.
• Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.