The Registered Nurse in the Med Surg Short Unit Labor Pool provides personal care to hospital patients and performs specified treatments under supervision. They are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring positive patient outcomes through competent care.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have at least 1 year of prior experience in an acute healthcare setting, with required certifications including CNA and CPR/BLS. Knowledge of patient care principles and the ability to follow treatment plans are essential.
professional certificateSafety ProceduresTime ManagementDocumentationCommunication SkillsCPR CertificationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPatient CareVital SignsEquipment ManagementSpecimen CollectionTreatment ProceduresCNA CertificationGrowth and Development KnowledgeEthical Care
Job description
Newport News, Virginia Labor Pool-Nights 7pm-7am Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse/LPN and Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of hospital patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments.
In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure.
Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
What you will do Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection.
Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN/LPN.
This may include the following procedures dependent upon unit/facility competency requirements such as enemas, vital signs, ice application, compresses, perineal care, rectal tube, sitz bath, unsterile sites, strain urine for stones, specimen collection, etc.
Demonstrates the ability to follow the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system.
Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions.
Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.
Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
Qualifications Experience 1 year Prior experience in acute health care setting (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) or CPR/BLS Instructor - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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