Registered Nurse - Valley Health Travel Nursing

Valley Health System - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

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About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by utilizing their nursing skills to effectively carry out the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, patient and family satisfaction, documentation, and time management. The RN is responsible for maintaining quality communication, teamwork, and professionalism in their practice. They direct, coordinate, and implement patient teaching, quality and safety initiatives, and oversee the activities of other health team personnel while adhering to professional nursing standards. In this position, the RN will be assigned to a designated area within the health system for a defined period, which will be determined by departmental needs and the RN's skills and competencies. The assignments will change regularly and may involve multiple locations within the health system. The RN is also required to complete yearly mandatory competencies and any unit-specific competencies identified by the Director or Designee, which relate to the patient population of their assigned unit. This role is essential in ensuring that patients receive high-quality care tailored to their individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing skills to carry out the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, and documentation.
• Ensure patient and family satisfaction through effective communication and care.
• 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.
• Adapt to changing assignments within the health system based on departmental needs and RN skills.

Requirements

• Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) required.
• Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Healthcare/Medical Case Manager and/or Home Health experience preferred.
• RN License required, with eligibility to practice in Virginia or West Virginia.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Healthcare Provider (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• 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 specific to practice area(s) 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.