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Night Shift Nurse (7pm to 7am)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$83,871 / year median in Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications:
- LPN or RN license
- BLS helpful but we also provide classes
- Knowledge of R-Task (our EMR) is a plus but not required
- Must be able to read and write effectively in English
- Personable and professional during shift and while interacting with family members and/or vendors
- Must be able to perform clerical duties of an
LPN or RN Requirements:
- New graduates welcome to apply
- Currently licensed and in good standing in VA
- Should have their latest physical report with immunization (MMR) lab works and negative TB screening within the last 12 months
Responsibilities:
- Prepares and administers medications and treatments with knowledge of purpose and adverse effects of nursing care provided.
- Completes all documentation for observation, planning, and evaluation of care provided to residents, including orders by physicians.
- Functions in monitoring capacity as assigned for completion of resident's care, employee guidance, and discipline.
- Maintains open lines of communication between nursing shifts, as well as other departments, supervisor, physicians, and families of residents.
- Acts on the resident's behalf to assure patient rights and to prevent resident abuse.
- Acts on first aid knowledge in emergencies.
- Is able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Works as a team member.
- Is able to perform the following physical activities: Kneeling, Stooping, Standing, Reaching, Pulling/Pushing, Walking, Grasping, Moving Fingers, Hearing, Talking, Sitting, and Repetitive Motions.
Education:
- High School Education.
- Current LPN/RN license in VA or permit to practice.
- CPR and first-aid certification.
- Must be certified as Tuberculosis Free.