Registered Nurse - VHES Float

Overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effectively carry out the nursing process: including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, patient/family satisfaction, documentation and time management. She/he is responsible for quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. Also directs, coordinates and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

• Care for the population they are assigned. Complete yearly mandatory competencies and any unit specific competencies identified by the Director/Designee as it relates to the patient population of their assigned unit. The RN will be assigned to a designated area within the health system for a defined period of time as determined by departmental needs and RN skills and competencies. Assignments will change on a regular basis and will involve multiple locations within the health system.
• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation) and ensure patient/family satisfaction, documentation and time management. Ensure quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. Direct, coordinate and implement patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

• Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) required.
• BSN preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of Healthcare/Medical Case Manager and/or Home Health experience preferred.

• RN License required; must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia or West Virginia with either a Multi-state License under the Nurse Licensure Compact or a single state license for both Virginia and West Virginia.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) required; new hires must have AHA certification prior to orientation completion.
• Relevant specialty certification specific to practice area(s) preferred.

• Competent in providing care based on cognitive, physical, emotional and developmental stages of growth.
• Competent in providing care using the nursing process.
• Must have reliable means of phone communication with hospital.

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
• Healthy U wellness program membership

Valley Health also offers a health savings account and flexible spending accounts for childcare, life insurance, disability, and professional development. Additional perks include on-campus dining discounts and more. To see the full benefits, visit