Registered Nurse Freestanding ED
Hourly wage estimate: $37.66 - $56.48. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in this role may influence the actual salary. The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range.
About the Organization
Reston Hospital Center is a 230+ bed acute care facility serving Reston and the Northern Virginia region. We provide quality healthcare services with access to trained physicians and advanced technology, including:
- 24-hour emergency care
- Maternal/child health services
- Inpatient and outpatient surgical services
- Urological services, including lithotripsy
- State-of-the-art cancer care with radiation therapy and rehabilitation programs
- Wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities
As a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center, and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia, we lead in clinical excellence. We are the only hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for multiple consecutive years. Our initiatives include:
- Stroke response times nearly half the national average
- Cutting-edge SPOT Technology for early sepsis detection
- Enhanced Surgical Recovery program reducing opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions
As a national learning health system, we transform care delivery, advance clinical outcomes, and empower nursing teams through collaboration to create a healthier tomorrow.
About the Role
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with departmental requirements and state/specialty scope and standards. Using the "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage" nursing model, the RN collaborates with medical providers and care teams to provide individualized, compassionate care. Key responsibilities include serving as a patient/family advocate and aligning with organizational vision, mission, and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient pain regularly and promote effective pain management, including reassessments after interventions.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
- Document care administration in the patient medical record thoroughly and timely.
- Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests and anticipating needs proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications, and potential side effects using clear, non-technical language.
- Teach non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as lifestyle changes, healthy diet, exercise, and disease prevention.
- Prepare patients and families for future self-management.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Associate Degree
Certifications
The following certifications must be obtained within specified timeframes of employment:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 30 days
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – within 30 days
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) – within 6 months
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within 30 days
- NIH Stroke Scale – within 60 days
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 30 days
Benefits
Reston Hospital Center offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement, including:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- Retirement savings resources: 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits: fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.