Registered Nurse; RN - NICU - Temporary - Rotating

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - 12 Week Temporary - Rotating

Overview

The Newborn Intensive Care Unit at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is the area's largest single family room NICU. This forty bed level IV NICU cares for all newborns born preterm or critically ill requiring surgical or medical management. The NICU cares for over 500 infants per year that are either born at VCU or transported in by our dedicated NICU Ground and Flight Transport Program.

Recognized as the First Beacon Unit in the State of Virginia receiving the highest level of distinction, GOLD, this unit welcomes both new grads and experienced nurses.

Position

Temporary 12-week assignment – Registered Nurse (RN) in NICU with rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Assist the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Provide direction, education, and begin to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Experience

• Experience
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  At least 1 year of RN experience
• 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

• Education/training
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing
• Education / Training PREFERRED:
  Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

Independent actions

• 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

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.

Age Specific groups served

• As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements

• 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

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