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Valley Health System
Charge Nurse - Surg Tele Step Down - Full Time
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What they do
A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.
$81,909 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. Department
SURG TELEMETRY STEP-DOWN
- 206035 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $42.15
- $61.94 Job Description The purpose of the role is to provide direct clinical supervision to assist in maintaining appropriate clinical standards and to facilitate the functioning of nursing units or assigned area for a defined shift. Education Bachelors Nursing preferred BSN required or obtain by December 31, 2019 Experience 5 Years Healthcare/Medical
- Nursing General Required RN experience: Currently an RN III within VH, or meets criteria to be hired as an RN III (all 5 of the last 5 calendar years in a comparable acute care specialty setting) or Currently in a Non-Ladder RN position within VH with a minimum of 5 years of recent relevant experience or Currently an RN II within VH with a minimum overall rating of exceeds standards on most recent VH performance appraisal Certification & Licensures RN Nursing License required • BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)•American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP)•AHA approved required •National certification by specialty organization preferred (Force 1 and 14) • Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-state license; under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-state license, valid in Virginia only.
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. Qualifications
- Demonstrates ability to set priorities and make appropriate decisions.
- Competent to provide care using the nursing process
- Demonstrates mentoring, teaching and leadership skills.
- Knowledge in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development.