Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Company: Vcu Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply**VCU Medical Center in downtown Richmond is the health hub of an amazing community. As the only academic medical center in the region, we offer access to the most advanced treatments and technologies in the area. Our physicians, nurses, and staff are committed to providing exceptional care. We are the only comprehensive Level I trauma center in Virginia verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care.From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest. We are inventing better care, one discovery at a time.Acute Care Medicine UnitNorth Hospital, 1st and 2nd Floors* 31 private bed unit caring for general and progressive levels of care* Subspecialty of caring for adults with cystic fibrosis* AACN Gold Beacon Award recipient - consecutive winnerOur Medicine Units:* Practice evidence-based care for patients with complex medical and surgical diagnoses* Serve patients through the continuum of care* Provide 24-hour accessibility to hospitalists and teaching physician services* Offer access to multiple Watson rooms, a unique space for team members to practice mindfulness* Create a supportive and nurturing environment for experienced and new graduate nurses with an emphasis on work-life balance* Promote nursing autonomy, professional development and advancement* Deliver exceptional care through Interprofessional collaborationThe Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job 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. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job 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. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job 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. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.Job DescriptionLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact stateLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalentExperience REQUIRED:Clin I: N/AClin II: 12 to 24 months RN experienceClin III: 3 years of clinical experienceExperience PREFERRED:Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practiceClin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practiceEducation/training REQUIRED:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding states Board of Nursing.All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.Education/training PREFERRED:Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty areaJob Type: Full-timeExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Medical-Surgical* Surgery* TelemetryPhysical Setting:* Acute care* Inpatient* JCAHO accredited facility* Level I trauma center* Teaching hospitalSupplemental Pay:* Differential pay* Signing bonusLicense/Certification:* RN License (Preferred)Ability to Relocate:* Richmond, VA 23298: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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