Registered Nurse (Rn) - Float Pool
Company: VCU Health System
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Tier 1 Supplemental Staffing RNs provide support to the
organization by floating to multiple units and/ or areas within the
VCU Health System (VCUHS). This flex pool includes Registered
Nurses who work within inpatient areas to include adults and/ or
pediatrics. The flex pool provides support 24/7 to VCUHS inpatient
units, procedural areas, Periop and other specialties within VCUHS.
Reassignment may occur in 4-hour blocks. This would also include an
opportunity to float to other VCUHS facilities.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
interactionsThe 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.*Performance Expectation:
Pertains to staff in licensed Nursing positions ONLY*Employee must
complete 15 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education during
this evaluation cycle. Effective July 2012: CN-III must complete 20
contact hours; Failure to achieve the required number of contact
hours will result in the employee being ineligible to receive an
overall performance rating above " Fully Meets".*Performance
Expectation: Nursing Process*The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates
competent use of the nursing process as a problem-solving model in
performance of job duties as evidenced by: Focuses assessment to
target areas most productive for a given patient population or
situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situations;
evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Consistently
makes sound clinical decision. Prioritizes and organizes patient
care and ensures follow through with planned care. Initiates
discharge care planning in assigned patients and actively
coordinates utilizing the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary
approach. TheClinical Nurse III demonstrates competent use of the
nursing process as a problem-solving model in performance of job
duties as evidenced by: Synthesizes knowledge and experience to
anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Takes a
proactive role in implementing multidisciplinary care planning for
specific patient population.*Performance Expectation: Nurse-Patient
Relationship*The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates ability to develop
and maintain a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout
the health care continuum as evidenced by: Demonstrates effective
communication styles based on individual patient/family needs.
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and/or psychosocial
comfort. Individualizes approaches accordingly. Seeks consultation
if necessary to achieve patient outcome. Assesses patient/family
readiness to be involved in planning. Involves them in planning and
implementing care. Incorporates an individualized, holistic and
non-judgmental approach to care. Mobilizes appropriate resources in
response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact
patient/family outcomes.The Clinical Nurse III develops and
maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the
health care continuum. Respect for patients' rights is an integral
part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values
statement as evidenced by: Adapts communication styles and
techniques based on individual patient/family needs. Anticipates
variables affecting patient comfort. Alters physical and/or
psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of
modalities. Assists patient/family to gain sense of control.
Facilitates patient/family's participation in his/her recovery.
Consistently utilizes an individualized, holistic and
non-judgmental approach to patient care. Challenges situations and
engages in activities to promote positive patient
outcomes.*Performance Expectation: Education*The Clinical Nurse II
demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients
and families as evidenced by: Accurately assesses patient/family
readiness to learn, organize and execute individualized teaching
plan. Evaluates patient's understanding and modifies approach as
necessary. Assists individual members of the health care team in
developing their clinical skills.The Clinical Nurse III
demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients
and families as evidenced by: Utilizes a variety of teaching
strategies appropriate to the patient's needs. Seeks out
challenging patient/family teaching opportunities. Assumes
responsibility for identifying staff learning needs. Develops,
implements and evaluates formal and informal patient and/or staff
educational plans.*Performance Expectation:
Leadership/Collaboration and Professional Development*The Clinical
Nurse II demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other
clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the
patient care team to formulate an integrated approach based upon
current evidence and on the mission of the department as evidenced
by: Participates in unit activities which improve patient care or
administrative systems. Utilizes available resources to maintain
current knowledge base relevant to practice. Asks clinical
questions related to nursing care of patients. Demonstrates ability
to locate and obtain evidence to answer clinical questions. Seeks
out and utilizes resources to identify nursing practice issues,
including those that require evidence-based evaluation/research.
Shares findings of personal review of evidence
(literature/QA/experts, etc.) with peers and generates dialogue.
May initiate steps toward problem resolution based on current best
evidence. Initiates referrals. Coordinates the health care team to
meet patient and family's individualized needs. Consistently
utilizes effective communication, feedback and conflict resolution
skills. Demonstrates the ability to critique own nursing practice.
Identifies a plan for professional development.The Clinical Nurse
III demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other
clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the
patient care team to formulate an integrated approach based upon
current evidence and on the mission of the department as evidenced
by: Leads or participates in unit or division activities which
improve patient care or administrative systems. Maintains awareness
of current practice in specialty area. Assists others in
translating and applying this knowledge to the practice setting.
Evaluates nursing practice based on current best evidence.
Initiates steps towards problem resolution based on current best
evidence. Questions clinical practice at the unit and/or department
level, and incorporates the use of current best evidence, clinical
judgment and patient values/preferences. May implement solutions
towards problem resolution based on current best evidence. Shares
current best evidence (e.G. critical pathways, practice guidelines,
protocols, and standards) with peers and others. Contributes to the
revision and development of unit and/or department nursing care
guidelines and/or policies and procedures based on current best
evidence. Promotes the development of collaborative relationships
with other health professionals by focusing on patient outcomes.
Takes responsibility for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Describes their professional practice goals and plans for achieving
them on the individual and unit level. Demonstrates how they have
accomplished some of their professional practice goals in the last
two years.*Performance Expectation: Performs other Duties and
Participates in Special Projects*The Clinical Nurse II: Readily
volunteers and/or participates in special projects in order to
support the mission of VCUHS and department. The Clinical Nurse
III: Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate
assignments, as required. Initiates and/or delegates other duties
as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to
support the mission of VCUHS and department. Makes use of diverse
talents of team members, promotes team dynamics. Suggests and or
supports/alternate assignments, displays emotional
stability.*Education/training REQUIRED: *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 II, Clin
III Completion of a bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) from
an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty
area*Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for
Hire: *Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or
eligible or compact state*Experience REQUIRED: *Clin II: 12 to 24
months RN experienceClin III: 3 years of clinical experienceClin
II, Clin III Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with
similarpatient population in either an acute care setting or as
applicable to area of practice*Other Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities 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.Clinicians work all 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 0-50 lbs.Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and
infectious substancesActivities: 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
thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to
handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer
interactions, Noisy environmentJob Types: Full-time, Part-time,
PRN, PermanentPay: From $34.00 per hourMedical specialties:*
Critical & Intensive Care* Emergency Medicine* Medical-Surgical*
Perioperative Care* Surgery* Trauma MedicinePhysical setting:*
Acute care* Children's hospital* Hospital* Inpatient* Level III
trauma center* Level II trauma center* Level I trauma center* Level
IV trauma center* Magnet hospital* Operating room* Teaching
hospitalStandard shift:* Day shift* Evening shift* Night
shiftSupplemental schedule:* Extended hours* Holidays* On call*
OvertimeWeekly schedule:* Monday to Friday* Rotating weekends*
Self-determined schedule* Weekend availabilityAbility to
commute/relocate:* Richmond, VA: Reliably commute or planning to
relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* Nursing: 2
years (Preferred)License/Certification:* BLS Certification
(Preferred)* RN (Required)Work Location: One location
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