Benefit Alternative Registered Nurse, Medical Renal

　　Benefit Alternative Registered Nurse - Medical / Renal

　　VHC Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical /Surgical unit, also known as 7B! 7B has 24 private rooms and the patient population includes adult to geriatric. In 7B we treat acute and chronic illnesses in a fast-paced environment. Patients on this unit receive wide ranging medical and surgical interventions. You will be working in a collaborative environment in which the healthcare team works closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to providing holistic, patient centered care. Our biggest accomplishment in 7B is quality. We have not had a CLABSI since 2017 and a CAUTI since 2018. We are also the peritoneal dialysis champions for the hospital, taking care of the peritoneal dialysis patients and assisting other units if needed. Our unit is a great environment to learn many skills. We take care of a variety of patients who require complex modalities such as chest tubes, biliary drains, wound vacs, PCA pumps and insulin pumps. It is a great place to learn technologies, critical thinking and problem solving skills in a non-judgmental environment. Staff are supportive and fostering of new staff and new graduates, wanting all to succeed. We have great teamwork and a collaborative environment working with all members of the health care team driven to produce great outcomes for our patients. In 7B, we have had Daisy Award, Cotton Blossom and Rising Star nominees and winners, which shows you how amazing our team is! In 7B there are opportunities for growth and expanding competencies.

　　Job Description

　　Purpose & Scope:

　　Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.

　　Education:

　　Associate's in Nursing Required

　　Experience:

　　One year of Nursing/Patient Care is required

　　Certification/Licensure:

　　Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,

　　Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

　　BLS certification required

　　VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence