Clinical Nurse I: The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. Additionally, it delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safe administration of prescribed medications is also a key responsibility.

Clinical Nurse II: The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and applies this knowledge to a specific patient population. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. It recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately, mobilizes resources to meet individualized needs, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Like the Clinical Nurse I, it delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care and administers prescribed medications safely.

Clinical Nurse III: The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and applies it to a specific patient population. This role anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately, providing direction, education, and serving as a role model in a clinical setting. Similar to the Clinical Nurse I and II, it delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care and safely administers prescribed medications.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III): Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III): Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED:

Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant, or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to the area of practice
Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with a similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to the area of practice

Education/Training REQUIRED (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III): Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/Training PREFERRED (Clin I, Clin II, Clin III):

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
Clin III: Certification in a specialty area

Independent Action(s) Required: Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.

Additional Position Requirements: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age-Specific Groups Served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Repetitive motion:
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem-solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

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