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Clinical Nurse I

The Clinical Nurse I integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort. The Clinical Nurse I provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This role delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Additionally, the Clinical Nurse I safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse II

The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and applies this knowledge to a specific patient population. This role assists the health care team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort. The Clinical Nurse II recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Mobilizing resources to meet individualized needs of patients/families, this role provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Delivering and accurately documenting direct, age-specific care, the Clinical Nurse II also safely administers prescribed medications.

Clinical Nurse III

The Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and applies this knowledge to a specific patient population. Assisting the health care team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort, the Clinical Nurse III anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This role provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. Delivering and accurately documenting direct, age-specific care, the Clinical Nurse III also safely administers prescribed medications.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Experience:

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:

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

Independent Actions 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):

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work, delegates, and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc) in carrying out assignments.

Additional Position Requirements:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinician’s 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 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).
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Emotional: Fast-paced environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment.

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