Registered Nurse (RN) -12 Week - Acute Care Medicine

Acute Care Medicine Unit is an expanding Acute and Progressive Care unit specializing in providing quality care to Internal Medicine patients of a variety of medical diagnosis including renal, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, hepatology, infectious disease, endocrine, gerontology and a specialized focus on adult patients living with cystic fibrosis. Since 2015 Acute Care Medicine has been recognized by AACN as a Beacon Gold Unit for Excellence highlighting our continuous commitment to using evidence based information to improve patient outcomes, patient and staff satisfaction, and credibility with consumers. We achieve this through an inter-professional collaborative approach which fosters both novice and expert clinicians with a focus on self-care and professional development of the clinical nurse.

The Temporary 12-Week Assignment – Registered Nurse 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.

Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Experience REQUIRED

At least 1 year of RN experience

Experience PREFERRED

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

Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

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.

Additional Position Requirements

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

Varies by Need (United States of America)

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