Clinical Nurse Non-Level

Company: VCU Health System
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

- Licensed as RN in State of VA or Compact State - Experience is required *Not accepting new grads at this time* The freestanding VCU Emergency Department in New Kent offers a full complement of emergency services to include pediatrics, and is backed by the strength of Virginia Commonwealth University Health. This new 12 bed, with the ability to surge to 14 bed, state of the art emergency department will be available to serve the people of New Kent, Eastern Central Virginia and surrounding counties 24X7. They will offer full laboratory and radiology services. VCU@NK will also offer Telehealth services. There will be CT on site and access to Life Evac Helicopter and ground transport services for immediate transfer to a higher level of care as needed. JOB SUMMARY The chief objective of this position:Clinical Nurse I 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.Clinical Nurse II Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities 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.Clinical Nurse III Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and 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 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.Clinical Nurse IV Demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the complex patients and their responses to actual or potential health problems.Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.Provides direction, education, and leadership.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.Clinical Nurse V Demonstrates mastery and high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the complex patients and their responses to actual or potential health problems.Mentors other members of the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.Provides direction, education, and leadership.Mentors and directs others to deliver 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.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact stateLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED:Clin I: N/A Clin II: > = 12 to 24 months RN experience Clin III: > = 3 years of clinical experience Clin IV: > = 5 years of clinical experience Clin V: > 5 years of clinical experience Experience PREFERREDClin I: Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV, Clin V: 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: Graduate of an accredited RN nursing programClin III: Graduate of an accredited RN nursing programClin IV: Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (unless grandfathered under previous requirements); Certification in specialty areaClin V: Completion of MSN, MN, MS (Nursing) Degree from an accredited program; Certification in specialty areaEducation/training PREFERRED:Clin I, Clin II: Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited programClin III: Certification in specialty area; completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited programClin IV: Completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited programClin V: Completion of a Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited program#LI-SB1 EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disability status.

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