Registered Nurse - Emergency Services - Ft Nights
Company: Fauquier Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse provides and directs clinically appropriate
patient care to an individual or group of patients in accordance
with the philosophy and mission of the Department of Nursing, the
organization, and the scope and standards set forth by the American
Nurses Association (ANA).In the execution of job duties, it is the
universal expectation that all tasks are performed with a patient
centered focus, while also seeking opportunities to continually
improve core processes. Incumbent will be scheduled based on
operational need, which may include but is not limited to:
holidays, extended shifts, night and/or weekend shifts, standby
and/or on-call. This job description is only meant to be a
representative summary of the major responsibilities and
accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. Employees
may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those
specifically presented in this description.Reports to: Clinical
Coordinator/Patient Care Coordinator/Patient Care DirectorPerforms
plan of care intervention, including medication administration,
specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical
care treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, records, and
communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team,
physician, patient, and family.Assists patients with performing
activities of daily living, including personal hygiene,
elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Collaborates as needed
across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient
transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support
needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and
provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture,
condition, and circumstances.Works as an advocate for the physical
and emotional well-being of the patient.Patient/family care needs
and/or problems are promptly identified and addressed. Patients are
regularly assessed and reassessed. Patient responses to nursing and
MD interventions and treatments are evaluated and documented in the
ongoing assessment data.Functions successfully in all emergency
situations. Adapts to change and handles emergencies consistent
with policy and in a manner that instills confidence in others
through a smooth operation.Establishes individualized nursing
diagnoses based on assessment data and formulates care plan.
Collaborates with patient and family members to address care needs
and provide patient centered care. Adjusts plan of care
appropriately. Knowledgeable and incorporates best
practices.Minimum Education? Bachelor's degree X Preferred ?
RequiredBSN required within 3 years of hire effective
1/1/21Required SkillsLicenses: Current Virginia State RN
LicenseRequired SkillsCertifications:X CEN (Certified Emergency
Nurse) required within 2 years of hireX Basic Life Support (BLS)?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required for ED, all
inpatient units, OPSP, IR, PACU, Cardiac Cath Lab. (New grads have
6 months to obtain)? Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Required for ED, PACU, 3S Pediatric Designated Staff (New Graduates
have 6 months to obtain).? Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP):
ICN, L& D & postpartum staff (New Graduates have 6 months to
obtain).? Electronic Fetal Monitoring L& D staff (New Graduates
have 6 months to obtain)Minimum Work ExperienceRequired: Minimum of
1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, except for specialized
new graduate program(s).Cardiac Cath Lab: Six months experience
working in a cardiac cath lab.Preferred: 2 years of nursing
experienceRequired for PACU: 2 years of nursing experience.
Preferred for PACU: ICU, ED, and/or PACU experienceRequired for
Float Pool: 2 years of critical care experience (ED or
ICU)Preferred for Pre-Op RN: 2+ years medical-surgical or surgical
services experience.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking
skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and
take appropriate action.Equal opportunity and affirmative action
employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for
employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Fauquier Health, Arlington , Registered Nurse - Emergency Services - Ft Nights, Healthcare , Arlington, Virginia
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