Clinical Registered Nurse II (LGH B31 Surgical, FT, 7a-7p)

About This Unit

• Beds: 36-private rooms, Surgical Unit
• Typical Cases: General Surgery patients-bowel obstructions, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, wound management, stable trauma, vascular surgery (amputation, angioplasty), neurosurgery (back/neck surgeries), bariatric weight loss surgery, med surg: antibiotics, etc.
• Unit Specifics/Accreditations: Medical Surgical Trauma Unit, MBSAQIP Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program- Weight Loss Surgery

Located in the heart of Central Virginia, Centra Health is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system comprised of hospitals, medical centers, and a network of specialty and primary care practices throughout the Blue Ridge region. Centra has earned its fifth Magnet® designation, a prestigious recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, and exceptional patient care.

The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) II is responsible for managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health in accordance with medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. The Clinical RN II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care. The RN assumes a full patient assignment and can plan, analyze, intervene and set goals for patient care accordingly. This nurse provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This RN maintains a safe care environment for their patients (clients) and delivers quality care.