Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room - Days

About the role

Surgical RN for brand new ambulatory surgery center in the VCU Short Pump Pavilion. Monday-Friday day shift hours- no holidays, no weekends, no call!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population
• Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort
• Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately
• Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting
• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions

Qualifications

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Clin I: N/A
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience
• Clin IV: 5 years of clinical experience
• Clin V: 5 years of clinical experience

Experience Preferred

• Clin I: Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education Requirements

• Clin I, Clin II: Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
• Clin III: Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program
• Clin IV: Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (unless grandfathered under previous requirements); Certification in specialty area
• Clin V: Completion of MSN, MN, MS (Nursing) Degree from an accredited program; Certification in specialty area

Education Preferred

• Clin I, Clin II: Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Clin III: Certification in specialty area; completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Clin IV: Completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Clin V: Completion of a Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Independent Actions Required

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice

Supervisory Responsibilities

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.

Additional Position Requirements

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Clinician's work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific Groups Served

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

Compensation Ranges

• Clinical Nurse I - OR: $34.65 - $51.97
• Clinical Nurse II - OR: $36.38 - $54.58
• Clinical Nurse III - OR: $37.45 - $58.05