Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Surgery - Rotating

Clinical Nurse I, II, III

Join our Acute Care Surgical Services team, a nationally recognized AACN Silver Beacon 28-bed inpatient unit and Center of Bariatric Excellence. We provide care for Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Microsurgery, Bariatric Surgery, Colo-Rectal Surgery, and Urology patients. This diverse unit includes general and progressive level of care beds and delivers the highest quality care for a broad spectrum of surgical diseases, including the most critically ill and injured patients. VCU Medical Center is the only Level I Trauma Center in the region verified by the State of Virginia and the American College of Surgeons for Adult, Pediatric, and Burn trauma. We believe in teamwork and value every team member's personal and professional growth through clinical ladder advancements, certification, and education. Apply for a diverse surgical specialty experience where your professional growth and development is a priority!

Job Description

• The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. It provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job 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. It also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

• The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. It recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patients/families. It provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job 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. It safely