Registered Nurse (RN), Short Stay Unit

Job Detail:
Keywords: northern va, virginia, registered nurse, rn, nurse, arlington

Overview:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Short Stay Observation UnitAre you a passionate experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking for your next opportunity? At Virginia Hospital Center, we are a family of care givers. The Short Stay Unit's patient population is made up of observation patients that are Medical, Surgical, Post-Catheterization, Orthopedic, and or Cardiac Telemetry. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career.Candidates could also be eligible for shift differential if they work evening, overnight and/or weekends.Virginia Hospital Center is a strong advocate for its nurses and provides a true collaborative environment in which the healthcare team works closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to the task of providing superior medical care for our patients. At Virginia Hospital Center, our nursing staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the nursing profession. Nurses at Virginia Hospital Center are recognized for excellence in patient care by patients and by national and regional organizations. Virginia Hospital Center is among the 7% of hospital staffs nationwide that achieve the Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, signifying the highest level of recognition in nursing excellence.

Qualifications:
RN Licensure with Reciprocity in the state of VirginiaBLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR & ACLS requiredPrevious medical/surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities:
Actively participates in working towards the organizational and departmental goals for providing exceptional patient experiencesCollaborateswith patient and healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and/or evaluate patient's plan of care.Assures quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.Consistently assesses, identifies and addresses patient's educational needs and barriers to learning.Maintains safe working environment and patient safety by complying with hospital policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills to perform all duties required to care for patients.