Nurse Clinician- Perioperative Services

About the role

The Nurse Clinician demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the complex patients and their responses to actual or potential health problems. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The Nurse Clinician provides direction, education, leadership and accountability for program development, implementation and evaluation in area of responsibility. This role includes professional development and empowerment of staff as well as management of resources to promote desired outcomes with attention to quality, efficiency and cost.

Requirements

• Licensure for hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
• Licensure for continued employment: Current RN Licensure in Virginia; AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• Experience: 5 years nursing experience required; minimum of one year experience in the position's specialty patient population or practice setting
• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing; must be enrolled in a Master's degree program at time of application and complete within 36 months of hire. Special consideration for applicants enrolled in Baccalaureate to Doctoral programs who will not attain a Master's degree and may require longer than 36 months to complete the terminal degree.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience: Experience in staff education and professional development (orientation, preceptorship, in-services education, etc.); academic health care experience
• Preferred education: Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field. If the master's degree is not in Nursing, then a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Has full authority and accountability for direction and leadership of program planning, guideline development, and setting of practice standards within the confines of the organization's/division's/unit's mission, goals and objectives
• Manages human, fiscal and other resources to ensure quality programs/processes/services with measurable positive outcomes
• Supervisory responsibilities negotiable with immediate supervisor in collaboration with the Nurse Manager
• Generally works day shift, but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organization and staff needs
• Serves age-specific groups as appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical requirements

• Physical: Lifting 20–50 lbs; Lifting 50–100 lbs
• Activities: Prolonged standing; Prolonged sitting; Frequent bending; Walking (distance); Climbing (steps, ladder, other); Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall; Reasoning; Problem solving; Hearing; Speak clearly; Write legibly; Reading; Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast-paced environment; Steady pace; Able to handle multiple priorities; Frequent and intense customer interactions; Noisy environment; Able to adapt to frequent change

Pay

Compensation range: $78,250.00 – $133,578.00. Actual salary offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Day shift; generally works days but may require flexibility for special projects or to meet organizational and staff needs.