Registered Nurse - 2W: Cardiac/Telemetry (NIGHTS)

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to provide excellent, clinically competent patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interact with patients, significant others, and the other healthcare team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The RN also determines the effectiveness of nursing interventions by evaluating outcomes in relation to evidenced-based intervention. The primary focus of the RN is to ensure every patient receives quality care and services through the efficient use of resources. The RN functions within the scope and standards of nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association and the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia. As a member of the healthcare team, the RN is responsible for making decisions and performing services that are in the best interest of the patient; while positively contributing to the patient's experience and the success of the entire team by placing the patient and the team above the needs of the individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, clinically competent patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, evaluation).
• Interact effectively with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing.
• Determine effectiveness of nursing interventions by evaluating outcomes against evidence-based practices.
• Ensure patients receive quality care through efficient use of resources.
• Function within the scope and standards of nursing per ANA and Virginia Nurse Practice Act.
• Make decisions and perform services in the best interest of the patient, contributing to patient experience and team success.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in the State of Virginia or a compact state.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Preferred experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care setting; new graduates welcome to apply.