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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Registered Nurse - RN, Pediatric Primary Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeFredericksburg, VA, USA$31 - $51.93 /hr

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.
  • Nurses must practice within the regulations governing nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia and follow the ANA Code of Ethics, national nursing practice standards, and VCUHS policies, procedures, and established practice.
  • The role requires lifting 20 to 50 pounds; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching; and exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
  • The role requires recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking, as well as the ability to handle multiple priorities and frequent, intense customer interactions in fast- or steady-paced, noisy environments.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
  • Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities or interactions.
  • Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
  • Provide direction and education at the unit level; Clinical Nurse II assumes unit-level leadership responsibilities, while Clinical Nurse III serves as a clinical role model.
  • Recognize changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately; mobilize resources to meet individualized patient and family needs as applicable to the clinical level.
  • Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders.
  • Organize work and delegate and supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, care partners, unit secretaries, and others carrying out assignments.
  • Float between the Fredericksburg locations.

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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