What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Graduate RN - CMH ICU - Nights position at VCU Health?
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Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts weekly 7p -7:30a; every 3rd weekend
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Are you a New Graduate Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? At VCU Health, all new graduate nurses are automatically enrolled in our VIZIENT Nurse Residency Program, a program designed to support your transition into practice and help you thrive in your first year. In collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, this program focuses on developing clinical leadership, decision-making skills, and hands-on learning to ensure you’re ready to deliver exceptional patient care.
Program Highlights
Monthly Resident Seminars for ongoing learning and development
Hands-on unit-based learning & skill development for real-world experience
Focus on developing clinical decision-making skills to enhance patient care
Completion of an evidence-based project to support best practices
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Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 70-bed facility located in the heart of South Central Virginia serving residents of over 7 counties, including North Carolina due to its location just off the I-85 interstate and its proximity to the NC border. Community Memorial Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and can manage acute ischemic strokes within their facility. The Intensive Care Unit is a 10-bed unit specializing in adult critical care patients with medical or surgical diagnoses. The average ICU nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 2 with support from patient care technicians and patient safety associates. The patient care team also consists of 24-hour Hospitalist and ancillary support. The community setting of CMH creates a family and patient-centered atmosphere with outstanding teamwork not only within the department, but throughout the entire organization as team members strive to make the patient experience excellent. The nursing leadership supports continuing education and provides multiple opportunities for team members to advance their knowledge and skills in their nursing practice. CMH continues to work diligently on expanding their services for their community through active recruitment of specialists for inpatient and outpatient units.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire
Must have received an Authorization to Test letter from the Board or Nursing within a 90-day window following graduation from an approved School of Nursing or otherwise authorized to practice as an RN Applicant by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Licensure as a RN in Virginia or a compact state within 90 days of graduation.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV: Current RN Licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED
Experience PREFERRED:
Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner experience in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
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
Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
Education/training PREFERRED
Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program
Independent Action(s) Required
Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific Groups Served
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
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), Repetitive motion
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, Able to adapt to frequent change
Nights
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts weekly 7p -7:30a; every 3rd weekend
Kickstart Your Nursing Career with Our 12-Month Nurse Residency Program!
Are you a New Graduate Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? At VCU Health, all new graduate nurses are automatically enrolled in our VIZIENT Nurse Residency Program, a program designed to support your transition into practice and help you thrive in your first year. In collaboration with the VCU School of Nursing, this program focuses on developing clinical leadership, decision-making skills, and hands-on learning to ensure you’re ready to deliver exceptional patient care.
Program Highlights
Monthly Resident Seminars for ongoing learning and development
Hands-on unit-based learning & skill development for real-world experience
Focus on developing clinical decision-making skills to enhance patient care
Completion of an evidence-based project to support best practices
With a proven track record of success, our Nurse Residency Program is the ideal foundation for your nursing career. Apply today and join a team that’s committed to your growth and success!
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 70-bed facility located in the heart of South Central Virginia serving residents of over 7 counties, including North Carolina due to its location just off the I-85 interstate and its proximity to the NC border. Community Memorial Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and can manage acute ischemic strokes within their facility. The Intensive Care Unit is a 10-bed unit specializing in adult critical care patients with medical or surgical diagnoses. The average ICU nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 2 with support from patient care technicians and patient safety associates. The patient care team also consists of 24-hour Hospitalist and ancillary support. The community setting of CMH creates a family and patient-centered atmosphere with outstanding teamwork not only within the department, but throughout the entire organization as team members strive to make the patient experience excellent. The nursing leadership supports continuing education and provides multiple opportunities for team members to advance their knowledge and skills in their nursing practice. CMH continues to work diligently on expanding their services for their community through active recruitment of specialists for inpatient and outpatient units.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire
Must have received an Authorization to Test letter from the Board or Nursing within a 90-day window following graduation from an approved School of Nursing or otherwise authorized to practice as an RN Applicant by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Licensure as a RN in Virginia or a compact state within 90 days of graduation.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III, Clin IV: Current RN Licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED
Experience PREFERRED:
Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner experience in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
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
Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
Education/training PREFERRED
Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program
Independent Action(s) Required
Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific Groups Served
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
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), Repetitive motion
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, Able to adapt to frequent change
Nights
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.