Registered Nurse; RN - Trauma Surgery​/Progressive Care Unit - Rotating

Overview

The Surgery Trauma Progressive Care unit is the primary unit for trauma patients  are the only Level I Trauma Center in the Richmond area certified by the American College of Surgeons. Our patients have sustained complex traumatic injuries such as gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, falls, and assaults. Experienced RNs are encouraged to apply to this fast-paced, high acuity unit. We offer extra training in the care of complex trauma patients.

Grow your knowledge in the care of patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, multiple drains, and complex wound care.

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

This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

• Clinical Nurse I demonstrates introductory technical skills and begins to apply knowledge to an assigned patient population. Assists with prevention of illness/injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Initiates leadership responsibilities at the unit level and documents direct, age-specific care based on orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities/interactions.
• Clinical Nurse II demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and applies knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists with prevention of illness/injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Mobilizes resources to meet individualized needs of patient/families. Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Delivers and documents direct, age-specific care based on orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care.
  
  Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities/interactions.
• Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and applies knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists with prevention of illness/injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. Delivers and documents direct, age-specific care based on orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care.
  
  Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities/interactions.

• For Hire:
  Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III).
• For Continued Employment:
  Current RN licensure in Virginia; AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification or equivalent (Clin I, Clin II, Clin 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, 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,…