Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - PRN

VCU Health System - Tappahannock, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Tappahannock, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position in the ICU at VCU Tappahannock Hospital is a part-time role focused on providing high-quality patient care in a critical care environment. The RN will integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of patients and their families, while also contributing to a supportive healthcare team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a community-oriented healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the healthcare team in preventing illness and promoting wellness.
• Provide direction and education while beginning to develop leadership skills.
• Deliver and document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and multidisciplinary plans.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and identify potential incompatibilities.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient situations.
• Mobilize resources to meet individualized patient and family needs.
• Provide direction, education, and assume leadership responsibilities.
• Accurately document and administer direct care and medications.
• Anticipate changes in patient situations and intervene as needed.
• Deliver and document age-specific care based on medical orders and integrated care plans.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience.
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience.
• Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized by the state's Board of Nursing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in an acute care setting.
• Academic Health Care Experience.
• Experience with similar patient population in an acute care setting.
• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Certification in specialty area.

Benefits

• Health insurance