Registered Nurse - 4 Surgical - Full Time

Registered Nurse – 4 Surgical – Full Time Department: 4 SURGICAL – 206034 Worker Sub Type: Regular Work Shift: Pay Grade: 135 Job Description The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effectively carry out the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation, and time management. She/he is responsible for quality communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Additionally, she/he directs, coordinates, and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. A Registered Nurse II (RN II) is responsible for the care of the assigned patient population. An RN II must complete yearly mandatory competencies, unit-specific competencies as identified by the Director/Designee, and meet Professional Practice Ladder requirements, which include: assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, participating in PI activities and department initiatives, communicating with the Director/Designee and co-workers, attending Valley Health paid education/seminar/conference workshops or reading nursing articles. The portfolio must be current and submitted annually by March 1st. The RN II routinely solicits and validates patient/family satisfaction, participates in peer review, and develops educational materials for staff and patients. Education Associates Degree in Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN, or ADN) required. Bachelor\’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience Minimum of 1872 hours (936 hours if holding a BSN) of RN experience required, along with a performance evaluation. Certification & Licensure RN License required. BLS Certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider) required. Relevant Specialty Certification preferred. Must be licensed or eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia, either via multi-state license under the Nurse Licensure Compact or a single-state license valid in Virginia. New hires must have AHA certification before completing orientation. Qualifications Meets all RN I requirements Capable of providing care based on human growth and development stages Competent in using the nursing process Reliable phone communication with hospital Physical Demands 20 A FLSA Classification Non-exempt Benefits Valley Health offers comprehensive benefits including a Zero-Deductible Health Plan, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement savings match, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, and more. For full details, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr