Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Position TitleRegistered Nurse, Operating RoomJob DescriptionPurpose & 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:Bachelor's in Nursing RequiredExperience:One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is requiredCertification/Licensure:Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,Compact State Licensure in Nursing requiredBLS certification requiredRegistered 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, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACUPALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, EDNRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and DeliveryDe-escalation training: BHU, EDPer policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.Additional Job DescriptionPay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. 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.Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to workAnnual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!Paid Major HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick TimeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan RepaymentCareer Counseling, Leadership Development and TrainingClinical and Research Pathways EligibleAnnual Merit Review and Merit IncreasesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Health Fitness & Education Class DiscountsEmployee Wellness BenefitsHospital Discount for Employees and FamilyVHC Health Outpatient PharmacyVHC Retirement ProgramWorkforce Enhancement ProgramWork/Life Discounts ProgramFree onsite parkingCommuter BenefitsFamily Leave401(k) + Matchand much more!