Registered Nurse RN - Outpatient Addiction Medicine - Days

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VCU Health

Registered Nurse RN - Outpatient Addiction Medicine - Days

Richmond, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    $10,000 sign-on-bonus for offers accepted by December 31, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply

    Located in Jackson Ward and the Northside, VCU Ambulatory Psychiatry/Addictions Division Clinics provide care to patients with various psychiatry, psychotherapy, substance use, and psychological needs. Our team treats patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics with sub-specialties to include mood, thought, and personality disorder/dysfunction, eating disorders, geriatrics, autism spectrum, and psychiatric oncology to name a few. Our clinical team comprised of RNs, CMAs, and MHPs consists of many skills sets and scopes of practice to enhance patient outcomes and experiences. If you enjoy working in an exciting environment, appreciate working with these populations and would like to enhance your knowledge and skill set, this is the place for you!

    The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job 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. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

    Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

    Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

    Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

    Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

    Experience REQUIRED:

    Clin I: N/A

    Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience

    Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

    Experience PREFERRED:

    Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

    Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

    Education/training REQUIRED:

    Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.

    All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

    Education/training PREFERRED:

    Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

    Clin III: Certification in specialty area

    Independent action(s) required:

    Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.

    Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

    All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

    Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

    Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

    Age Specific groups served:

    A dults with substance use disorders

    Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

    Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

    Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

    Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

    Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

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  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care
  • About Us

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