Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Position TitleRegistered Nurse - CardiologyJob DescriptionAcross all levels the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of his / her assigned patients. 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. Expert clinician who collaborates with nurses, physicians, house staff and ancillary services to coordinate and implement a health plan for a designated patient population. Provides advanced nursing practice to patients who are debilitated by chronic wounds, ostomy conditions or continence disorders.Education:An associate degree in nursing is required.Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.Experience:Four years of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience in a relevant discipline is preferred.Certification/Licensure:Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is required.BLS certification required.Certification in area of specialty, when eligible is preferred;AWARDS & RECOGNITIONReceived a 'High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024. The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia, out of 121 hospitals rankedReceived an "A" grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group's ranking for hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gives 3,000 "general acute-care hospitals" a grade based on certain measures surrounding patient safety.VHC Health ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region, according to the prestigious annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. VHC Health tied for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital.VHC Health's Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage has been awarded the prestigious International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design.VHC Health ranks as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek. The first ranking of its kind, this survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States based on four data sources. VHC Health ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region.VHC Health received 5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service's Quality rating. We were one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to achieve the prestigious five-star rating.The Commonwealth of Virginia renewed VHC Health's 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center. This underscores the hospital's commitment to excellence as a community provider of comprehensive medical services and to acutely injured patients.VHC Health's cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health's dedication to providing our community with the highest quality cancer care.OUR COMMUNITYLiving in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country's greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United StatesFairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson's Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing ArtsWhether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.Additional Job DescriptionAt VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.