Registered Nurse; RN - Pediatric Psychiatry - VTCC - Nights

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Psychiatry - VTCC - Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Psychiatry – VTCC – Nights

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Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC) is the inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit. At VTCC, nurses within an interdisciplinary team provide 24‑hour care for children and adolescents ages 3‑17 with mental health needs. Children that are admitted are in acute crisis. Nursing is committed to improving the experiences of children and families. VTCC has a non‑coercive, healing model of conceptualization and care and a flexible approach to unmet expectations.

Nurses at VTCC influence and impact care at the bedside through their involvement through Shared Governance.

Job Responsibilities

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. It provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. It 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.

It also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. (Similar responsibilities apply to Clinical Nurse II and III, with increasing mastery and leadership responsibilities.)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements (For Hire)

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible/compact state (Clin I, II, III)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements (For Continued Employment)

• Current RN licensure in Virginia (Clin I, II, III)
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent (Clin I, II, III)

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 & 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

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing (Clin I, II, III)

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

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

Independent Actions Required

• Follow documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practice within the boundaries of the regulations governing nursing practice in Virginia.
• Practice guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• Practice guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

• Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments. (Clin I, II, III)

Additional

Position Requirements

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 20–50 lbs.
• 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.
• Nights.

EEO Statement

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4.

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