New Graduate RN - Trauma Surgery/Progressive Care Unit - Rotating
 Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems | |
 United States, Virginia, Richmond | |
 Jan 13, 2025 | |
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**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply.**
The Surgery Trauma Progressive Care unit is the primary unit for trauma patients at VCU. We are the only Level I Trauma Center in the Richmond area certified by the American College of Surgeons. Our patients have sustained complex traumatic injuries such as gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, falls, and assaults. Experienced and new graduate RNs are encouraged to apply to this fast-paced, high acuity unit. We offer extra training in the care of complex trauma patients. Grow your knowledge in the care of patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, multiple drains, and complex wound care. Additional positions are being offered at this time to increase our progressive care bed capacity. The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job 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. This job 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 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. The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level 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 anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. 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: EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. | |