VHC Health Nurse Residency Program is based on the Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™. The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to effectively support new nurse graduates as they transition into their first professional roles. Built on an evidence-based curriculum developed by experts from academic medical centers and nursing schools across the country, the program focuses on three critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role.
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This intensive course is a combination of lectures, skills labs, and training with an RN preceptor for a 6-month internship in the OR. During training Fellows will primarily work from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday with rotation to weekends, holidays and call shift. The RN fellows will rotate through the services; GYN/GU, General, Plastics Otolaryngology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology. Training will primarily focus on the RN circulator role, and scrub role as secondary training.
The main VHC Health Operating Room Department currently has 19 operating room suites, adding one more OR suite soon. This team provides care to surgical patients of any age. As a level II trauma hospital, the main operating room performs cutting edge procedures in the following surgical specialties: Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine, Orthopedics, Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Breast Health and Reconstructive Plastics Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Robotics and Trauma Surgery. We have a collaborative relationship with the VHC Health Physician Group to provide the highest standard of care. What makes the OR team unique is that their leadership team and staff works incredibly well together and supports a work-life balance. The Operating Room Department is always striving to provide the latest and most advanced technology in surgical patient care. This is reflected on the state of the art Robotic Program as a Center of Excellence, Aquablation Robotic System for Urology, Mazor Robotic system for Spine Surgery and latest navigation technology for otolaryngology and neurosurgery. Last year, 13,874 surgeries were performed in this OR!
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 one year 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
Hospital Overview: 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 parking
Commuter Benefits
Family Leave
401(k) + Match
and much more!