Clinical Nurse - VCU Health System - Richmond, VA

Description

Department:  SURG-MULTISPECIALTY FACUL  
Location:  417 N. 11th Street, Richmond, VA 23219  
Schedule: Full time 
Shift: 1: Days 
Hours:  
Job Details:  - Bachelors degree is preferred 
VCU Health System's SURG - Multispecialty Faculty is seeking a full time Clinical Nurse. The Clinical Nurse 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. 
Responsibilities 
Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. 
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. 
Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. 
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. 
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. 
Qualifications 
Required 
Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent 
Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program 
Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program within 5 years of hire, (if not BSN-prepared or higher) 
One year or more of clinical experience 
Preferred 
Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 
Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice. 
 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disability status. 
                                                                

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