New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Tappahannock Hospital Acute Care (vcuhealth)

Job Description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Offers Accepted by December 31, 2024. Terms and Conditions Apply*

New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Tappahannock Hospital Acute Care

In October 2020, VCU Health proudly acquired Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant step in enhancing healthcare in our community. Now operating as VCU Tappahannock Hospital, we are committed to advancing healthcare throughout the Middle Peninsula and the Northern Neck region, known for its charming atmosphere and beautiful summers along the Rappahannock River.

Although VCU Tappahannock functions as a satellite facility compared to the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Downtown Richmond, we maintain an uncompromised standard of care. Our hospital is equipped with essential departments such as Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units, making it a vital healthcare resource for our community.
We invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of those around you. This could be your best decision yet!

As a Clinical Nurse I, you will integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the healthcare team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort.
• Delivering age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Administering prescribed medications safely while identifying any potential incompatibilities or interactions.
• Providing direction, education, and beginning to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
• Documenting care accurately to ensure continuity and quality of treatment.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to our community!

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

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

Experience REQUIRED:
Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

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

Education/training REQUIRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area

Independent action(s) 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 (if applicable):
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: 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: Clinicians 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 (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
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)
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

Varies by Need (United States of America)

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