What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2025 New Graduate Nurse Residency, 3W Postpartum and Pediatrics position at VHC Health?
New Graduate Nurse Residency, 3W Postpartum and Pediatrics
VHC Health is a strong advocate for its nurses and provides a true collaborative environment in which the healthcare team works closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to the task of providing superior medical care for our patients. At VHC Health, our nursing staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the nursing profession. Nurses at VHC Health are recognized for excellence in patient care by patients and by national and regional organizations. VHC Health is among the 7% of hospital staffs nationwide that achieve the Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, signifying the highest level of recognition in nursing excellence.
The 52 private bed Postpartum & Pediatric Unit at VHC Health provides exceptional family centered care to postpartum patients, their newborns and families. A 9-bed pediatric service offers families compassionate and personalized nursing care in a nurturing and family-friendly environment. Our goal is to provide our patients with an outstanding experience by delivering the highest quality individualized care. The registered nurse in the Postpartum & Pediatric unit provides medical and emotional care, thorough education, social support and community resources to meet the needs of our postpartum and pediatric patients. We are looking for a New Graduate RN who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our families. New teammates should excel at interpersonal communication, be self-motivated and able to manage a fast-paced environment that requires prioritizing multiple tasks.
Virginia Hospital Center Nurse Residency Program is based on the Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™. The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to effectively support new nurse graduates as they transition into their first professional roles. Built on an evidence-based curriculum developed by experts from academic medical centers and nursing schools across the country, the program focuses on three critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role.
Job Description
Purpose & 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
Associate's in Nursing Required or,
Bachelor's in Nursing Required
Experience
New Graduate: under six months of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,
Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
BLS certification required
Registered 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 PACU
PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
De-escalation training: BHU, ED
Per 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.
VHC Health is a strong advocate for its nurses and provides a true collaborative environment in which the healthcare team works closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to the task of providing superior medical care for our patients. At VHC Health, our nursing staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the nursing profession. Nurses at VHC Health are recognized for excellence in patient care by patients and by national and regional organizations. VHC Health is among the 7% of hospital staffs nationwide that achieve the Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, signifying the highest level of recognition in nursing excellence.
The 52 private bed Postpartum & Pediatric Unit at VHC Health provides exceptional family centered care to postpartum patients, their newborns and families. A 9-bed pediatric service offers families compassionate and personalized nursing care in a nurturing and family-friendly environment. Our goal is to provide our patients with an outstanding experience by delivering the highest quality individualized care. The registered nurse in the Postpartum & Pediatric unit provides medical and emotional care, thorough education, social support and community resources to meet the needs of our postpartum and pediatric patients. We are looking for a New Graduate RN who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our families. New teammates should excel at interpersonal communication, be self-motivated and able to manage a fast-paced environment that requires prioritizing multiple tasks.
Virginia Hospital Center Nurse Residency Program is based on the Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™. The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to effectively support new nurse graduates as they transition into their first professional roles. Built on an evidence-based curriculum developed by experts from academic medical centers and nursing schools across the country, the program focuses on three critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role.
Job Description
Purpose & 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
Associate's in Nursing Required or,
Bachelor's in Nursing Required
Experience
New Graduate: under six months of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,
Compact State Licensure in Nursing required
BLS certification required
Registered 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 PACU
PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
De-escalation training: BHU, ED
Per 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.
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