New Grad Registered Nurse; RN - Medical Surgical Progressive Care - Rotating

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Progressive Care - Rotating

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The Medical-Surgical Care Unit is a 28-bed telemetry capable unit with the capacity for 9-10 stepdown ICU beds. The MSCU is focused on caring for the adult population experiencing both chronic and acute illnesses with complex comorbidities and diverse social needs. The unit is fast paced, and works with a diverse background of nurses, physicians, team members, and patients.

We foster a unit culture that empowers our new and experienced nurses to provide compassionate, holistic care and challenge themselves professionally. We use a Shared Governance model to drive changes in practice, encouraging all levels of team members to be part of the decision-making process. We place an emphasis on work-life balance and use AACN’s Healthy Work Environment standards to guide our team.

The Medical-Surgical Care Unit prides itself on having a high reliability team that uses evidence-based practice to guide excellent patient care. We strive for zero harm to patients, and hope that each patient leaves our unit feeling empowered to manage their disease, diagnosis, or treatment out in the community. The MSCU has achieved two Gold Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

The leadership team takes a shared vision approach to ensure we meet the physical and emotional needs of our team members and patients. The MSCU also strives to foster collegial relationships between a multidisciplinary team of physicians, care coordinators, nutrition, physical and occupational therapy, environmental services, etc. in effort to create a nurturing, caring, holistic environment for all patients.

The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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