Registered Nurse (RN)

Come join our team and make a meaningful difference every day. We offer a Commitment to Care Bonus for qualifying external candidates.

About the Role

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically proficient in patient care and demonstrates the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to enhance care quality in the designated clinical area. This role integrates research and evidence-based knowledge into practice, ensuring comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is accountable for delivering care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Practice Standards

The Level II Registered Nurse adheres to the following MWHC Practice Standards:

• Exemplary Professional Practice
• Structural Empowerment
• Transformational Leadership
• New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement

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.
• Coordinate patient, family, and healthcare team involvement in care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and pertinent information with other healthcare team members.
• Assist leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities and integrate performance improvement into care delivery.
• Participate in the orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Serve as a point of contact for hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily operational activities to ensure a safe patient/staff environment.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees for the formulation of nursing and hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BSN Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year L&D or LDRP experience preferred.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• BSN required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
• AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 6 months.
• NRP certification required within 6 months.

ASN Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year L&D or LDRP experience preferred.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• BSN preferred.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
• AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 6 months.
• NRP certification required within 6 months.

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. and push/pull 20 lbs.
• Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and reach overhead.

Mental Requirements

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

Environmental Requirements

• 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

Compensation Pay Range:

• BSN: $44.44 - $56.56 USD hourly
• ASN: $42.62 - $54.24 USD hourly