Registered Nurse - ED (NIGHTS)(PT)

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides excellent, clinically competent patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The RN effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other healthcare team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The primary focus 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 makes decisions and performs services in the best interest of the patient, positively contributing to the patient's experience and the success of the team by prioritizing the patient and team above individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive nursing assessment based on admission nursing history and appropriate standard of care/protocol.
• Collects and interprets available data to make knowledgeable nursing diagnoses.
• Initiates and updates the standard of care within established time frames.
• Plans, provides, and documents individual patient/family teaching and evaluates understanding.
• Initiates and implements a discharge plan upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Consults and informs the Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse of unit activities, needs, and problems.
• Organizes and reprioritizes work based on staff needs, patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements.
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and efficient prioritization of patient needs.
• Safely administers medication and accurately verifies orders.
• Demonstrates competence in patient care areas and actively solicits feedback from patients and visitors.
• Functions independently with most procedures/protocols and assists physicians as needed.
• Recognizes limitations and seeks appropriate assistance when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Documents patient care per hospital policy and provides a safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Contributes to infection reduction and adheres to infection control guidelines.
• Participates in quality improvement activities within the unit.
• Supervises LPN and UAP when assigned; reviews data collection and implements/modifies the plan of care.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates the vision, mission, and goals of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
• Creates a culture of cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving within the department.
• Serves as a role model for professional practice in the area.
• Assesses team members' clinical competency through observation, testing, and evaluation.
• Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrates commitment to flexible work scheduling to ensure patient care.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or a compact state.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: BSN
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a specialty setting.

Schedule

12-hour shifts for inpatient staff; specialty units may differ as per unit/departmental need.