Valley Health System - Winchester, VA
posted about 2 months ago
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.