Job Information
VCU Health System Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery in Richmond, Virginia
JOB SUMMARY
The chief objective of this position:
Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills 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.
Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.
Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
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.
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 REQUIRED:
= 12 to 24 months RN experience.
Education/training REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program.
Experience PREFERRED:
Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
Education/training PREFERRED:
- Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.