Registered Nurse (RN)

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team as a clinically competent Registered Nurse who collaborates with the healthcare team to improve quality of care by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The Level II RN assumes accountability and responsibility for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family, and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
• Assist leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to, and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Practice Standards

• Exemplary Professional Practice: Demonstrate professional nursing standards in practice.
• Structural Empowerment: Engage in shared governance and professional development.
• Transformational Leadership: Support leadership initiatives and mentor peers.
• New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement: Incorporate research and evidence-based practices into care delivery.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• ASN:
  • Pay Range: $40.59 - $51.65
  • BSN preferred.
• BSN:
  • Pay Range: $42.32 - $53.86
  • BSN required.

Additional Requirements for External Temporary RN Program

• If BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP is required by the job profile, it must be obtained at hire.
• If CPI, ONS, or NIHSS is required, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• If TNCC or ENPC is required, it must be obtained within 30 days or by the next available course.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday): Walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday): Bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Pay

Pay Range: $40.59 - $53.86 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.