Overview

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. BSN or MSN preferred. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care – ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire; Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire. Women's Care – Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. Inpatient Pediatrics. PALS within 6 months of hire. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

Education

• RN Diploma

Or

• Associate's degree

Or

• Bachelor's degree

Or

• Master's degree

Certification/Licensure

• RN (Required) – VA, NC or multi state
• BLS (Required within 90 days)

Experience

• 1 year of nursing experience (preferred)
• Develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care for specific patient populations
• Manages a patient case load through coordination and collaboration with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care
• Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas