Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool - ICU/Progressive Care - Nights

\*\*$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by November 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply\*\* Tier 1 Supplemental Staffing RNs provide support to the organization by floating to multiple units and/ or areas within the VCU Health System (VCUHS). This flex pool includes Registered Nurses who work within inpatient areas to include adults and/ or pediatrics. The flex pool provides support 24/7 to VCUHS inpatient units, procedural areas, Periop and other specialties within VCUHS. Reassignment may occur in 4-hour blocks. This would also include an opportunity to float to other VCUHS facilities. 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 interactionsThe 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.**Performance Expectation: Pertains to staff in licensed Nursing positions ONLY**Employee must complete 15 contact hours of Continuing Nursing Education during this evaluation cycle. Effective July 2012: CN-III must complete 20 contact hours; Failure to achieve the required number of contact hours will result in the employee being ineligible to receive an overall performance rating above "Fully Meets".**Performance Expectation: Nursing Process**The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates competent use of the nursing process as a problem-solving model in performance of job duties as evidenced by: Focuses assessment to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situations; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Consistently makes sound clinical decision. Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care. Initiates discharge care planning in assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary approach. TheClinical Nurse III demonstrates competent use of the nursing process as a problem-solving model in performance of job duties as evidenced by: Synthesizes knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Takes a proactive role in implementing multidisciplinary care planning for specific patient population.**Performance Expectation: Nurse–Patient Relationship**The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum as evidenced by: Demonstrates effective communication styles based on individual patient/family needs. Identifies factors affecting patient’s physical and/or psychosocial comfort. Individualizes approaches accordingly. Seeks consultation if necessary to achieve patient outcome. Assesses patient/family readiness to be involved in planning. Involves them in planning and implementing care. Incorporates an individualized, holistic and non-judgmental approach to care. Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient/family outcomes.The Clinical Nurse III develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patients’ rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values statement as evidenced by: Adapts communication styles and techniques based on individual patient/family needs. Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort. Alters physical and/or psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to gain sense of control. Facilitates patient/family’s participation in his/her recovery. Consistently utilizes an individualized, holistic and non-judgmental approach to patient care. Challenges situations and engages in activities to promote positive patient outcomes.**Performance Expectation: Education**The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families as evidenced by: Accurately assesses patient/family readiness to learn, organize and execute individualized teaching plan. Evaluates patient’s understanding and modifies approach as necessary. Assists individual members of the health care team in developing their clinical skills.The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families as evidenced by: Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s needs. Seeks out challenging patient/family teaching opportunities. Assumes responsibility for identifying staff learning needs. Develops, implements and evaluates formal and informal patient and/or staff educational plans.**Performance Expectation: Leadership/Collaboration and Professional Development**The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach based upon current evidence and on the mission of the department as evidenced by: Participates in unit activities which improve patient care or administrative systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr