Registered Nurse RN Medicine Specialty Unit Rotating

Our Medicine Specialty Unit is a 32-bed medicine unit with a mix of acute and intermediate care patients. It is the specialty unit for the hospital's sickle cell population and its nurses receive advanced education on management of patients with sickle cell disease. RNs mainly work with hospitalist teams consisting of Attending Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to care for patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses. Common primary diagnoses include but are not limited to sickle cell crisis, sepsis, respiratory failure, kidney and liver injury, CHF exacerbation, and diabetes complications. RNs collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to educate patients and facilitate safe transitions of care.

Our 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 inter-professional collaboration

The 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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED :

Clin I : N / A

Clin II : 12 to 24 months RN experience

Clin III : 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED :

Clin I : Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Clin II, Clin III : Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education / training REQUIRED :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and / or approved by the corresponding state’s 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 Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III : Certification in specialty area

Independent action(s) required :

Follows documented physician / licensed independent provider orders.

Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements :

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III : Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager / Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and / or as needed.

Age Specific groups served :

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) :

Physical : Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Other : Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities : Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental / Sensory : Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional : Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.