Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
• Pass CCHC Pharmacology Exam prior to start date
• Pass CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam prior to start date
• Complete RN Residency & Transition (job code: 6004) within 3 months from start date
• Med/Surg experience in an acute care facility within the last (2) two years

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
• Experience in the management of cardiac patients
• ACLS
• Recent telemetry experience
• Med/Surg. certification
• Orthopedic certification

Responsibilities

• Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records.
• Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
• Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers.
• Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
• Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
• Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care.
• Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assesses personal learning development needs.
• Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
• Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
• Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.