The Inpatient Rehabilitation Center (IRC) at VHC Health is a 0-bed CARF-accredited acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our goal is to provide the highest level of quality care with a focus on individualized treatment. As a member of the team, the patient and the patients family will help to set the patients goals to restore function and quality of life. Our patient population consists of Medical/Surgical patients who have suffered disabling conditions requiring acute, inpatient physical rehabilitation. Common diagnoses can include: CVA, amputees, bilateral total joint replacements, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma, traumatic brain injury, and neurologic diagnoses such as Parkinson's disease, guillian barré, multiple sclerosis, etc. The IRC uses multidisciplinary nursing, medical, and therapy care to meet the individual needs of each patient.
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 or,
Bachelor's in Nursing Required
Experience:
New Graduate: under six months of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting
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
VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC Health 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 Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Recent accomplishments include the brand new opening of our massive Outpatient Pavilion and that VHC is now the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health as of 2023. 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 has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC Health we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
Benefits:
Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Free NCLEX Review
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment
Overtime Pay, Call Pay, Preceptor, Charge and Call Back Pay Eligible
Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
VHC Retirement Program
Workforce Enhancement Program
Work/Life Discounts Program
Free onsite parkingCommuter BenefitsFamily Leave401(k) + Matchand much more!