School Nurse (RN) / Evenings

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award‑winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers.

The Nurse Patient Navigator functions as a Nurse Patient Navigator and serves as an advocate, interpreter, educator and counselor for a group of patients. The Nurse Patient Navigator manages the care of assigned patients in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality and comprehensive healthcare and ancillary services. The Nurse Patient Navigator serves as the single point of contact to assigned patients and caregivers. The Nurse Patient Navigator remains a support system to patients and caregivers throughout the patient’s treatment.

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, and Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

Current RN licensure in Virginia

Specialty Nursing Certification in either Nurse Navigation or area of specialty within one year of hire in position

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience in nursing, patient education, case management and/or navigation

Previous nurse navigation or leadership experience

Experience within an academic, teaching hospital

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Master’ Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider medical/treatment orders.

Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice guidelines.

Demonstrates use of sound clinical judgment based on nursing knowledge/experience.

Positions are primarily weekday work but may be expected to work into the evening or on the weekend, depending on assignment.

Age Specific Groups Served

As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

Frequent and intense customer interactions

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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