Registered Nurse (PRN)

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains intravenous access.
• Administers intravenous medication including moderate sedation and antibiotics.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt and professional manner.
• Prepares and organizes the sterile field for each procedure by ensuring all required equipment and supplies are present.
• Prepares the procedure site by cleaning the area and draping the patient.
• Assesses, monitors, and charts vital signs and stability of patients during the procedure – reports changes and concerns to physicians.
• Collaborates with physicians about patient care and treatment plan.
• Prepares patients for discharge and provides patient education and discharge instructions.
• Cleans and sterilizes surgical tools by utilizing the autoclave.
• Records and monitors crash cart and controlled substance inventory counts.
• Prepares procedure charts and accurately documents all clinical related work.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited BSN program and holds an active RN license in the state of Virginia.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience with knowledge of the sterile field.
• BLS certification required, ACLS/PALS preferred.
• Skilled in venipuncture and obtaining IV access.
• Operates professionally and efficiently in a busy and highly dynamic environment.
• Exhibits empathy and compassion toward patients.
• Exhibits ability to collaborate within a team setting and work with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits excellent organization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at a time.
• Adept at learning new skills, reliable and adaptable.

Physical Demands

• This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching as well as minor lifting and supporting of patients.