Registered Nurse (RN), General Medicine

Valley Health System - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

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About the position

The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effectively carry out the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation, and time management. This role emphasizes quality communication, teamwork, and professionalism. The nurse will direct, coordinate, and implement patient teaching, quality and safety initiatives, and the activities of other health team personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. As a Registered Nurse Per Diem (RNPD), the individual is responsible for the care of the assigned patient population. The RNPD is required to complete yearly mandatory competencies, as well as any unit-specific competencies identified by the Director or Designee related to the patient population of their unit. Additionally, the RNPD must fulfill the Professional Practice Ladder requirements, which include assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, participating in Performance Improvement (PI) activities, and engaging in department initiatives. Communication and information sharing with the Director/Designee and co-workers from unit or hospital committees are essential. The RNPD is also expected to maintain a current portfolio, which must be submitted to the Director/Designee annually by March 1st. The RNPD routinely solicits and validates patient and family satisfaction, participates in peer reviews for the unit, and develops educational materials for staff, patients, and family members. This position requires a commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to the standards of nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing skills to carry out the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation, and time management.
• Ensure quality communication, teamwork, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Direct, coordinate, and implement patient teaching and quality/safety initiatives.
• Oversee the activities of other health team personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Complete yearly mandatory competencies and unit-specific competencies as required.
• Assume responsibility as Charge Nurse and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Communicate and share information with the Director/Designee and co-workers from unit or hospital committees.
• Solicit and validate patient/family satisfaction regularly.
• Participate in peer review for the unit and develop educational materials for staff and patients.
• Maintain a current portfolio and submit it to the Director/Designee annually.

Requirements

• Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) required; Bachelor's Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Two years of RN experience required.
• RN License required; must be licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) required; relevant specialty certification preferred.
• Competent in providing care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological stages of human growth and development.
• Reliable means of phone communication with the hospital.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant specialty certification preferred.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts to on-campus dining.