RN - Inpatient Ortho

Job description:

As a registered nurse you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and demonstrate respect dignity kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients their families visitors and with each other. As part of the health care team RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse also utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented collaborative approach to patient care.

The RNs duties include but may not be limited to the following:

• Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed documented and used to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop implement and evaluate an agespecific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.
• Assesses plans implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
• Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems including electronic medical records.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure. Obtain CPR and as needed ACLS PALS NRP certifications.
Other: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC). Successfully complete orientation and competency requirements. Meet essential job functions.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Sign on offered. Great benefits!