We are looking for a nurse to join our Medical/Surgical ICU family of nurses! Nurses on this unit will care for critical care patients including medical, surgical and neurosurgical cases. Nurses on this unit can enroll in an individualized fellowship based on past experience.
The VHC ICU is a 28-bed unit that treats critically ill adult patients that may include but not limited to trauma, stroke, neurological, medical cardiac and/or pulmonary conditions that need intensive care and more frequent monitoring. This may also include L&D patients that need more intensive care related to medical condition. Recent unit accomplishments include a number of nurses receiving their Clinical Pathway to Excellence and continue to increase our AACN Critical Care Nurses Certification within the team. The ICU is unique due to their high acuity in taking care of diverse medical and surgical conditions and that the unit accepts and trains new graduate nurses helping them to succeed in the beginning of their career. Skills utilized in this unit include but not limited to IV med drip management (pressors and inotropes), ventilator, Impella, CRRT, Codman monitor, ACLS, dysrhythmia, IABP. In the ICU, teamwork is their mantra and they are very selective in choosing quality candidates that demonstrate the VHC culture which makes this unit an amazing place to work!
Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!
VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position.
Education:
Associate's in Nursing Required
Bachelor's in Nursing Preferred
Experience:
One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,
Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
BLS certification required
Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.
ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU/CVSD, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8B, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Supplemental Pool Telemetry Nurses, GI Unit, and PACU
PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
De-escalation training: BHU, ED