Registered Nurse (RN) - LDRP, Part Time, Nights

About the Role

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients and demonstrates the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to improve the quality of care in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing evidenced-based knowledge into practice. The RN assumes accountability and responsibility for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Practice Standards

In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level II Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas:

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

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any 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 participate in 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 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.

Qualifications

BSN candidates: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire; AHA ACLS Provider required within 6 months; NRP required within 6 months. Minimum of 1 year L&D, LDRP experience preferred for LDRP roles; minimum of 1 year M/B experience preferred for Post-Partum roles only.

ASN candidates: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse. Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN preferred. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire; AHA ACLS Provider required within 6 months; NRP required within 6 months. Minimum of 1 year L&D, LDRP experience preferred for LDRP roles; minimum of 1 year M/B experience preferred for Post-Partum roles only.

Pay

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

Physical and Environmental 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 to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.