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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse, Oncology Clinic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current registered nurse licensure in Virginia or an eligible or compact state is required for hire.
  • Current registered nurse licensure in Virginia and American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent are required for continued employment.
  • Clinical Nurse II requires 12 to 24 months of registered nurse experience; Clinical Nurse III requires 3 years of clinical experience.
  • A diploma or associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing is required.
  • Registered nurses without a bachelor's degree in nursing or higher must enroll in an approved RN-to-BSN program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years, unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
  • The role requires following documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and practicing within the regulations governing nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Practice must follow the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing, established national nursing practice standards, and VCUHS policies and procedures.
  • The role requires the physical ability to lift 20–50 pounds and tolerate exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
  • The role requires prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
  • The role requires recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
  • The role requires handling a fast-paced and steady-paced environment, multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, and a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

  • The Clinical Nurse I provides direction and education and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
  • The Clinical Nurse I delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to patients or groups of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
  • The Clinical Nurse I safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions.
  • The Clinical Nurse II recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately, mobilizes resources to meet individualized patient and family needs, and provides direction and education while assuming unit-level leadership responsibilities.
  • The Clinical Nurse II delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to patients or groups of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
  • The Clinical Nurse II safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions.
  • The Clinical Nurse III anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately, provides direction and education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
  • The Clinical Nurse III delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to patients or groups of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
  • The Clinical Nurse III safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions.
  • Organizes work and delegates and supervises registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, care partners, unit secretaries, and others in carrying out assignments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical Nurse I: Experience as a licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, or care partner in an acute care setting or an area applicable to the practice.
  • Clinical Nurse II and III: Academic health care experience and experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or an area applicable to the practice.
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing or higher from an accredited program.
  • Clinical Nurse III: Certification in a specialty area.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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