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Job Summary:The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for
patients. The Level II MWHC nurse demonstrates the ability to
collaborate with the healthcare team to improve the quality of care in
the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing
evidenced-based knowledge into practice.The Level II Competent Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and
responsibility as a professional nurse for providing total,
comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned
group of patients. The RN is responsible for the delivery of patient
care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning,
implementation, and evaluation.As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its
employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or
disability status.Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Practice Standards for a Level II Registered Nurse:In the MWHC Practice Standards (attached) a Level II Registered Nurse is
outlined in the following areas of:Exemplary Professional Practice StandardsStructural Empowerment Practice StandardsTransformational Leadership Practice StandardsNew Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice StandardsDirect and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and
unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the
nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired
patient outcomes.Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in
patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge
planning.Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent
information to/from other health care team members.Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care;
participate in improvement of patient care services.Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into
care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff
members.Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and
procedures to nurses and other health team members.Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe
patient/staff environment.Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for
formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a
Registered Nurse.NOTE: PRN position must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience
as a Registered NurseRegistered Nurse licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia.CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) required.Additional qualifications based on department outlined in the addendumMinimum of 1 year OR RN experience or equivalent required.