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VCU Health System's ICU - Medical Respiratory is seeking an hourly
Clinical Nurse. The Medical Respiratory ICU (MRICU) is an adult ICU,
caring for complex medical and pulmonary patients and their families.
This AACN Beacon Award recipient unit's nursing staff is comprised of
Registered Nurses, Care Partners and Unit Secretaries who collaborate
with numerous interprofessional disciplines to promote optimal outcomes
for our patients. Through Shared Leadership, the MRICU Team promotes
autonomy and effective decision-making practices to foster our health
work environment.ResponsibilitiesIntegrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs
of the patient and family.Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury,
maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills
at the unit level.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.Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities
and/or interactions.Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited
program within 5 years of hire, if not currently BSN-prepared or higher,
will be a requirement for continued employment.Completion of our accredited Nurse Residency Program will be a
requirement for all new graduate nurse hires. This program provides
transitional support during the first year of practice by fostering
comprehensive, individualized preceptorships and guiding all new
graduates along the journey towards successful promotion to Clinical
Nurse II within the Professional Advancement Program (PAP) at VCU
Health.QualificationsRequiredGraduate of, or pending graduation from, an accredited RN nursing
program.Current RN licensure in Virginia or compact state, or eligible for
licensure. All selected new graduate applicants must take and pass NCLEX
within 90 days of graduation date.PreferredBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited RN nursing program.Academic Medical Center experience as a registered nurse.Registered nurse experience with similar patient population in either an
acute care setting or as applicable to area of desired practice.AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.Selected applicants will be slotted into appropriate levels for this
position based on their experience and qualifications.