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VHC Health Registered Nurse (RN), 4SW Medical Surgical in Arlington, Virginia
Registered Nurse (RN), 4SW Medical Surgical
VHC Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Medical Surgical unit, also known as 4SW. This medical-telemetry unit has 29 beds; all equipped with Masimo monitors. 4SW is the largest med/surg unit in the hospital and they recently expanded and renovated their nurse’s station. This unit focuses on Kaiser Permanente patients and the majority of patient admitted are from Kaiser Centers and local hospital emergency rooms. This team-oriented unit provides care for a varied patient population including a Medical, General surgical patients such a laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, neurology, GYN, oncology urology, oncology GYN and much more.
Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!
VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as
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
Experience:
One year of Nursing/Patient Care is required
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
Benefits
Paid Major Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Undergraduate Student Loan Repayment
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
Employee Wellness Benefits
Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
VHC Retirement Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Free onsite parking
Commuter Benefits
Career Coaching
Family Leave
401(k) + Match
and much more! (https://www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/careers/employee-benefits/)
VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence