Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in transplant, critical care or medical-surgical nursing
Two (2) years of progressive leadership experience
Demonstrated clinical expertise for population served with a minimum of one (1) year in specialty area
Experience PREFERRED:
Five (5) years of clinical experience in the transplant field Academic Healthcare experience
Advanced Practice Nursing Role or Clinical Leadership experience
Education/training REQUIRED:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Education/training PREFERRED:
Masters Degree in Nursing Certification in Transplantation
Independent action(s) required:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, within the boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies and practice guidelines.
Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.
All day-to-day operations of the role are handled independently with minimal assistance.
Advice and guidance are sought from the Manager or Director on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit.
Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership of staff.
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, within the boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies and practice guidelines. Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.
All day-to-day operations of the role are handled independently with minimal assistance. Advice and guidance are sought from the Manager or Director on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit. Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership of staff.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: Neonatal Pediatric Adolescence Adult
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
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All new graduates joining VCU Health participate in a new Graduate Residency Program coordinated through the Department of Education and Professional Development (EPD) in partnership with nurse managers and nurse clinicians.
Since 2004, in collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, we have offered the Vizient and America Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program curriculum. This one-year program supports new graduates of baccalaureate and associate degree nursing programs. The Nurse Residency Program at VCU Health System – VCU Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
Other nursing benefits include:
Enjoy the freedom and compensation of a traveling nurse assignment without the traveling! We’re seeking to fill multiple positions near you. Join our 12-week nursing assignment program.
As part of a 12-week temporary nurse assignment, you will enjoy a higher hourly pay than you would working full-time — and the benefits staffing agencies don’t offer.
Your 12-week assignment allows you the freedom to enjoy breaks throughout the year. And if you’re considering full-time employment, a 12-week assignment gives you the opportunity to see if our nursing practice and environment are right for you. If they are, you’re welcome to apply for full-time work or another 12-week assignment.
Here are some of the advantages that make us unique: