Nursing Jobs in Tappahannock, VA

NP Full-time
VCU Health

Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Medicine - Tappahannock

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP- NP, PA) provides high-quality medical and/or surgical patient care. This position provides care to patients with acute and chronic complaints in collaboration with the Attending Physician. The Advanced Practice Provider provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or preventive healthcare service on a Collaborative APP/Physician team. The Advanced Practice Provider may perform any or all of the following: histories and physicals; order and interpret tests; make diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; assist with surgical procedures; counsel patient and/or prescribe medication and those invasive procedures defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine. The Advanced Practice Provider works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost effective and quality patient care. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide patient care under a defined departmental and state-approved scope of practice with the collaboration of an Attending Physician(s). This position is Monday - Friday 7a-3:30p. Essential Job Statements Performance Expectation: Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities Demonstrates mastery of treatment and patient care of specialty population served. Demonstrates expert knowledge to coordinate patient care across the continuum of services through the patient’s trajectory of illness. Assesses the health status of individuals through health histories, by performing physical examination, initiating screening, ordering or performing diagnostic tests, providing direct patient care, assisting with surgical procedure, therapeutic intervention, prescribing medication and/or counseling patients to a specified patient population. Initiates emergency procedures as needed. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods. Makes rounds with the attending physicians as necessary. Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within assigned area. Documents all pertinent information and data in the patient’s medical record. Interpreting information obtained from history and physical and develops a treatment plan. Formulates and prioritizes appropriate short-term and long-term therapeutic plans when indicated. Incorporates in the plan of care the physical, spiritual, cultural and psychosocial aspects of patients and families to promote optimum levels of health. Explores strategies to decrease length of stay and resource consumption within specialty area. Establishes priorities to meet the health needs of the individual, family or community. Maintains effective communications about patient care with all members of the health care team to assure care is coordinated. Assists with the coordination of care between primary and specialty health care services when needed. Performance Expectation: Consultation Functions as a consultant to other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team regarding routine and unusual therapeutic interventions. Serves as a liaison, translator and negotiator for staff, patients and families. Collaborates in the development, implementation, communication and monitoring of the multi-disciplinary plan of care for complex patients. Shares responsibility for patient education which may include the patient, family members or other caregivers. May provide training to residents, fellows and other health care staff in area of specialty. Participates in the continual assessment and revision of practices and procedures in specialty area. Promotes teamwork through effective communication, feedback to team members. Recognizes team as integral to individual effectiveness and quality patient outcomes. Performance Expectation: Research Utilizes current research to develop, implement and evaluate critical paths and standards of care for identified patient population. Contributes to the profession through participation in research, publications, consultation and/or educational activities. Demonstrates knowledge and support for clinical trials within specialty area. Performance Expectation: Ethical Decision Making Skills Incorporates the use of clinical judgment in ethical decision making. Practices the principles of ethics in decision making for patients. Promotes the use of interdisciplinary collaborative processes to resolve ethical dilemmas. Demonstrates appropriate use of skills of negotiation, mediation, collaboration, compromise and accommodation to assist families struggling with ethical decisions. Displays the ability to examine patient’s values that impact treatment decision-making preferences. Recognizes patient rights as a foundation for ethical decisions. Performance Expectation: Professional Development Seeks out opportunities for professional growth through organizational affiliations. Functions in collaborative relationships with physicians, allied health professionals and administration. Assesses own learning needs and develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service and workshops. Participates in teaching program as needed. Participates in continuing education activities to maintain competencies and to meet re-certification requirements. Maintain appropriate certification requirements to continue VCUHS privileges. Performance Expectation: Miscellaneous Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCU Health. Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously. Patient Population Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment. Employment Qualifications Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program Preferred Education: Service-specific education Licensure/Certification Required: Current Virginia licensure from the appropriate Board as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant Current national certification as appropriate for the role Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job titles Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; Additional certifications, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric services, may be determined at the department level Licensure/Certification Preferred: Service-specific certification Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience Previous clinical experience with the population served Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Cultural Responsiveness Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Three (3) years of previous clinical experience with the population served Previous experience in an academic healthcare system Working Conditions Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform Shift Work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – near, Acuity – far Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure Mental/Sensory – Emotional 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, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
RN CNO Full-time
VCU Health

Chief Nursing Officer - Tappahannock Hospital

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Community Hospital is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all aspects related to direct patient care/nursing activities including, but not limited to, the following: safety, service, clinical excellence, nursing practice, and nursing education and development and operational responsibilities for non-patient care areas if assigned, of the community hospital. The CNO is accountable to ensure patient care services and nursing practice maintains compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and DNV/The Joint Commission requirements. The CNO collaborates with other CNOs and ACNOs within the VCU Health System to ensure that excellence in clinical care, education, research, and community outreach is promoted and achieved across the health system, and nursing practice remains within the boundaries of the governing regulations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The CNO also ensures practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards, as well as VCU Health System policies and procedures. The CNO coordinates activities and organizational initiatives that enable VCU Health System to be recognized within the healthcare community for excellence in nursing by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program or Pathway to Excellence Program. The CNO has the responsibility to ensure that patient care services, primarily related to nursing, delivered at community hospital are focused on enhancing the patient experience. This executive finds a balance in managing the day-to-day operations, while leading strategic development initiatives required for the hospital’s long-term success by creating an environment of collaboration and engaged providers. Additionally, this individual effectively manages the financial forecast for Nursing at the community hospital, while being a responsible steward of resources in alignment with the VCU Health System financial goals. This executive leader partners and collaborates with other VCU Health System leaders in the strategic development and operational execution of clinical service excellence and human capital strategy to safeguard the position of community hospital and VCU Health System as a regional leading provider of clinical services. The CNO interfaces effectively with VCU partners as needed to ensure safe, timely, and efficient care of patients across the care continuum. In addition, this individual fosters a collaborative relationship with VCU School of Nursing and other community nursing schools within the region to support the educational mission of the health system and a pipeline for growth of VCU Health System nursing services. Essential Job Statements Performance Expectation: Safety Commitment to be a collaborative leader in safety/quality, affordability and impact, and the desire to be the trusted and preferred provider for our community and beyond. Must consistently demonstrate the values and behaviors that enhance and align with the VCU Health System and reflect the commitments and philosophy of the organization. Demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for safety across the community hospital by role modeling daily key concepts of a high reliability organization as personal work habits. Promote safe behavior use by all; take actions to ensure all team members apply the safe behaviors to their everyday work and adopt as their personal work habits. Establish an environment in which it is both encouraged and expected that team members speak up for safety, quality, and service, and will support the team in speaking up. Proactively find problems and take actions to fix system causes based on root cause analysis. Encourage reporting of events and near misses. Facilitate timely evaluation of safety events involving department or team members and implements planned corrective actions. Responsible for overall workspace environment, to include compliance with evacuation plans, emergency preparedness plan, etc. Demonstrate alignment with Safety First, the core value underlying our safety net mission and dedication to be the safest hospital. On-going evaluation of care and services to improve outcomes and the patient experience and engage new business; and ensuring the health and safety of patients, visitors, faculty, learners, and care teams. Performance Expectation: Budget Manage the medical center nursing and patient care services financial forecast and other financial measures effectively in alignment with health system financial goals. Responsible for managing the monthly nursing and patient care services variance reporting or any other financial requirement for the overall fiscal stewardship at the medical center. Leverage data analytics to identify return on investment and other indicators for nursing and patient care services’ business efficiency and resource utilization. Performance Expectation: Operational Excellence Collaborate with other areas to maintain a contemporary knowledge of urban teaching hospital and community hospital approach, lean process improvement, safety and quality developments, cost of care and industry trends. Identify and articulate the vision and direction for nursing and patient care services and collaborate on the implementation of strategies to achieve them. Promote continuity, consistency, and standardization, to the extent possible, of nursing and patient care services care across the organization. Set the tone for partnerships across all departments to keep patients and families as the focal point for all decisions. Be innovative and collaborative in approaches to solutions across the business unit in fulfilment of the VCUHS mission. Recruit and retain top talent and partner in recruitment efforts to ensure a diverse, respectful, and inclusive culture. Demonstrate an understanding of VCUHS mission/vision/values and goals in all areas of responsibility, abide by and monitor team members or adherence to policies. Performance Expectation: Performance Expectation: Visibility (Strategy) Develop and provide key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish the appropriate framework for nursing and patient care services metrics to align with overall organizational strategy. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning of new nursing programs/strategies and regulatory action, as those items affect the community hospital (business unit) and consequently VCUHS. Work collaboratively with nursing leadership across business entities to ensure policies, procedures, strategy, and program are aligned. Performance Expectation: Performance Expectation: Performance Improvement/Benchmarking Routinely evaluate, modify, and recommend process improvement based on review and audit. Drive continuous improvement to ensure value-based initiatives are effectively designed, documented, implemented, and communicated to department and internal/external business partners. Consistently measure success through KPIs and business metrics. Continuously seek ways to streamline and improve performance, proactively identifying and initiating process improvement tasks. Contribute new ideas to the team to challenge the “status quo”. Serve as a change agent and champions change management activities for value-based functions with frequent communications to improve outcomes and course correct as needed Performance Expectation: Organizational Teamwork Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the performance of the patient care teams to ensure alignment with VCUHS mission, values and vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other leaders to provide tactics, ideas and reasoning for behavior changes, readiness, and team member/patient experience. Communicate effectively, demonstrate good interpersonal relationships, and display behavior that is consistently professional, caring, and courteous. Performance Expectation: Compliance Be aware of nursing regulatory and business impacts and partner with leaders on ways to proactively address challenges and potential operational issues. Enforce all rules and regulations in the conduct of routine business related to nursing. Provide general oversight of all community hospital nursing and patient care services activities, manage the day-to-day nursing and patient care services operations and assure a safe and efficient work environment. Ensure nursing practice remains within the boundaries of the governing regulations in the Commonwealth of Virginia and practice is guided by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards, as well as VCU Health System policies and procedures. Performance Expectation: External Effectiveness Develop, nurture, and maintain community relations, and participate actively and visibly in the community. Actively participate in relevant board and committee meetings. Keep abreast of trends, market issues and best practices in the nursing market. Establish collaborative relationships with the VCU School of Nursing and other nursing schools to develop programs and experiences to attract the highest quality student and graduate nurses to the organization as part of an assertive recruitment plan Performance Expectation: Miscellaneous Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS. Responsible for leading select nursing initiatives across the VCUHS enterprise Support and coach team members. Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years). Geriatrics (65 years and older) Employment Qualifications Education Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, or related field. Preferred Education: DNP or PhD preferred Licensure/Certification Required: Current Registered Nurse licensure in Virginia or eligible AHA BLS Certification or equivalent Licensure/Certification Preferred: Specialty certification in Executive Nursing Practice or Healthcare Administration preferred Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience Years and Type of Preferred Experience: 12 years of related nursing leadership experience including 5+ years in leadership role with significant business impact Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as role necessitates including Administration Call Must be willing to commute to entities across VCUHS Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * May have periods of constant interruptions. * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform Shift Work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – near, Acuity – far Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Mental/Sensory – Emotional 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, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
RN CNO Full-time
VCU Health

Chief Nursing Officer - Tappahannock Hospital

The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Community Hospital is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all aspects related to direct patient care/nursing activities including, but not limited to, the following: safety, service, clinical excellence, nursing practice, and nursing education and development and operational responsibilities for non-patient care areas if assigned, of the community hospital. The CNO is accountable to ensure patient care services and nursing practice maintains compliance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and DNV/The Joint Commission requirements. The CNO collaborates with other CNOs and ACNOs within the VCU Health System to ensure that excellence in clinical care, education, research, and community outreach is promoted and achieved across the health system, and nursing practice remains within the boundaries of the governing regulations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The CNO also ensures practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards, as well as VCU Health System policies and procedures. The CNO coordinates activities and organizational initiatives that enable VCU Health System to be recognized within the healthcare community for excellence in nursing by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program or Pathway to Excellence Program. The CNO has the responsibility to ensure that patient care services, primarily related to nursing, delivered at community hospital are focused on enhancing the patient experience. This executive finds a balance in managing the day-to-day operations, while leading strategic development initiatives required for the hospital’s long-term success by creating an environment of collaboration and engaged providers. Additionally, this individual effectively manages the financial forecast for Nursing at the community hospital, while being a responsible steward of resources in alignment with the VCU Health System financial goals. This executive leader partners and collaborates with other VCU Health System leaders in the strategic development and operational execution of clinical service excellence and human capital strategy to safeguard the position of community hospital and VCU Health System as a regional leading provider of clinical services. The CNO interfaces effectively with VCU partners as needed to ensure safe, timely, and efficient care of patients across the care continuum. In addition, this individual fosters a collaborative relationship with VCU School of Nursing and other community nursing schools within the region to support the educational mission of the health system and a pipeline for growth of VCU Health System nursing services. Essential Job Statements Performance Expectation: Safety Commitment to be a collaborative leader in safety/quality, affordability and impact, and the desire to be the trusted and preferred provider for our community and beyond. Must consistently demonstrate the values and behaviors that enhance and align with the VCU Health System and reflect the commitments and philosophy of the organization. Demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for safety across the community hospital by role modeling daily key concepts of a high reliability organization as personal work habits. Promote safe behavior use by all; take actions to ensure all team members apply the safe behaviors to their everyday work and adopt as their personal work habits. Establish an environment in which it is both encouraged and expected that team members speak up for safety, quality, and service, and will support the team in speaking up. Proactively find problems and take actions to fix system causes based on root cause analysis. Encourage reporting of events and near misses. Facilitate timely evaluation of safety events involving department or team members and implements planned corrective actions. Responsible for overall workspace environment, to include compliance with evacuation plans, emergency preparedness plan, etc. Demonstrate alignment with Safety First, the core value underlying our safety net mission and dedication to be the safest hospital. On-going evaluation of care and services to improve outcomes and the patient experience and engage new business; and ensuring the health and safety of patients, visitors, faculty, learners, and care teams. Performance Expectation: Budget Manage the medical center nursing and patient care services financial forecast and other financial measures effectively in alignment with health system financial goals. Responsible for managing the monthly nursing and patient care services variance reporting or any other financial requirement for the overall fiscal stewardship at the medical center. Leverage data analytics to identify return on investment and other indicators for nursing and patient care services’ business efficiency and resource utilization. Performance Expectation: Operational Excellence Collaborate with other areas to maintain a contemporary knowledge of urban teaching hospital and community hospital approach, lean process improvement, safety and quality developments, cost of care and industry trends. Identify and articulate the vision and direction for nursing and patient care services and collaborate on the implementation of strategies to achieve them. Promote continuity, consistency, and standardization, to the extent possible, of nursing and patient care services care across the organization. Set the tone for partnerships across all departments to keep patients and families as the focal point for all decisions. Be innovative and collaborative in approaches to solutions across the business unit in fulfilment of the VCUHS mission. Recruit and retain top talent and partner in recruitment efforts to ensure a diverse, respectful, and inclusive culture. Demonstrate an understanding of VCUHS mission/vision/values and goals in all areas of responsibility, abide by and monitor team members or adherence to policies. Performance Expectation: Performance Expectation: Visibility (Strategy) Develop and provide key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish the appropriate framework for nursing and patient care services metrics to align with overall organizational strategy. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning of new nursing programs/strategies and regulatory action, as those items affect the community hospital (business unit) and consequently VCUHS. Work collaboratively with nursing leadership across business entities to ensure policies, procedures, strategy, and program are aligned. Performance Expectation: Performance Expectation: Performance Improvement/Benchmarking Routinely evaluate, modify, and recommend process improvement based on review and audit. Drive continuous improvement to ensure value-based initiatives are effectively designed, documented, implemented, and communicated to department and internal/external business partners. Consistently measure success through KPIs and business metrics. Continuously seek ways to streamline and improve performance, proactively identifying and initiating process improvement tasks. Contribute new ideas to the team to challenge the “status quo”. Serve as a change agent and champions change management activities for value-based functions with frequent communications to improve outcomes and course correct as needed Performance Expectation: Organizational Teamwork Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the performance of the patient care teams to ensure alignment with VCUHS mission, values and vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other leaders to provide tactics, ideas and reasoning for behavior changes, readiness, and team member/patient experience. Communicate effectively, demonstrate good interpersonal relationships, and display behavior that is consistently professional, caring, and courteous. Performance Expectation: Compliance Be aware of nursing regulatory and business impacts and partner with leaders on ways to proactively address challenges and potential operational issues. Enforce all rules and regulations in the conduct of routine business related to nursing. Provide general oversight of all community hospital nursing and patient care services activities, manage the day-to-day nursing and patient care services operations and assure a safe and efficient work environment. Ensure nursing practice remains within the boundaries of the governing regulations in the Commonwealth of Virginia and practice is guided by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards, as well as VCU Health System policies and procedures. Performance Expectation: External Effectiveness Develop, nurture, and maintain community relations, and participate actively and visibly in the community. Actively participate in relevant board and committee meetings. Keep abreast of trends, market issues and best practices in the nursing market. Establish collaborative relationships with the VCU School of Nursing and other nursing schools to develop programs and experiences to attract the highest quality student and graduate nurses to the organization as part of an assertive recruitment plan Performance Expectation: Miscellaneous Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS. Responsible for leading select nursing initiatives across the VCUHS enterprise Support and coach team members. Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years). Geriatrics (65 years and older) Employment Qualifications Education Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, or related field. Preferred Education: DNP or PhD preferred Licensure/Certification Required: Current Registered Nurse licensure in Virginia or eligible AHA BLS Certification or equivalent Licensure/Certification Preferred: Specialty certification in Executive Nursing Practice or Healthcare Administration preferred Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience 10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience Years and Type of Preferred Experience: 12 years of related nursing leadership experience including 5+ years in leadership role with significant business impact Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as role necessitates including Administration Call Must be willing to commute to entities across VCUHS Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * May have periods of constant interruptions. * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform Shift Work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – near, Acuity – far Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Mental/Sensory – Emotional 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, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
NP Outpatient Full-time
VCU Health

Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient Cardiology - Tappahannock - Full Time

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP- NP, PA, Midwife) provides high-quality medical and/or surgical patient care. This position provides care to patients with acute and chronic complaints in collaboration with the Attending Physician. The Advanced Practice Provider provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or preventive healthcare service on a Collaborative APP/Physician team. The Advanced Practice Provider may perform any or all of the following: histories and physicals; order and interpret tests; make diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; assist with surgical procedures; counsel patient and/or prescribe medication and those invasive procedures defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine. The Advanced Practice Provider works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost effective and quality patient care. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide patient care under a defined departmental and state-approved scope of practice with the collaboration of an Attending Physician(s). Essential Job Statements Performance Expectation: Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities Demonstrates mastery of treatment and patient care of specialty population served. Demonstrates expert knowledge to coordinate patient care across the continuum of services through the patient’s trajectory of illness. Assesses the health status of individuals through health histories, by performing physical examination, initiating screening, ordering or performing diagnostic tests, providing direct patient care, assisting with surgical procedure, therapeutic intervention, prescribing medication and/or counseling patients to a specified patient population. Initiates emergency procedures as needed. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods. Makes rounds with the attending physicians as necessary. Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within assigned area. Documents all pertinent information and data in the patient’s medical record. Interpreting information obtained from history and physical and develops a treatment plan. Formulates and prioritizes appropriate short-term and long-term therapeutic plans when indicated. Incorporates in the plan of care the physical, spiritual, cultural and psychosocial aspects of patients and families to promote optimum levels of health. Explores strategies to decrease length of stay and resource consumption within specialty area. Establishes priorities to meet the health needs of the individual, family or community. Maintains effective communications about patient care with all members of the health care team to assure care is coordinated. Assists with the coordination of care between primary and specialty health care services when needed. Performance Expectation: Consultation Functions as a consultant to other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team regarding routine and unusual therapeutic interventions. Serves as a liaison, translator and negotiator for staff, patients and families. Collaborates in the development, implementation, communication and monitoring of the multi-disciplinary plan of care for complex patients. Shares responsibility for patient education which may include the patient, family members or other caregivers. May provide training to residents, fellows and other health care staff in area of specialty. Participates in the continual assessment and revision of practices and procedures in specialty area. Promotes teamwork through effective communication, feedback to team members. Recognizes team as integral to individual effectiveness and quality patient outcomes. Performance Expectation: Research Utilizes current research to develop, implement and evaluate critical paths and standards of care for identified patient population. Contributes to the profession through participation in research, publications, consultation and/or educational activities. Demonstrates knowledge and support for clinical trials within specialty area. Performance Expectation: Ethical Decision Making Skills Incorporates the use of clinical judgment in ethical decision making. Practices the principles of ethics in decision making for patients. Promotes the use of interdisciplinary collaborative processes to resolve ethical dilemmas. Demonstrates appropriate use of skills of negotiation, mediation, collaboration, compromise and accommodation to assist families struggling with ethical decisions. Displays the ability to examine patient’s values that impact treatment decision-making preferences. Recognizes patient rights as a foundation for ethical decisions. Performance Expectation: Professional Development Seeks out opportunities for professional growth through organizational affiliations. Functions in collaborative relationships with physicians, allied health professionals and administration. Assesses own learning needs and develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service and workshops. Participates in teaching program as needed. Participates in continuing education activities to maintain competencies and to meet re-certification requirements. Maintain appropriate certification requirements to continue VCUHS privileges. Performance Expectation: Miscellaneous Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCU Health. Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously. Patient Population Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment. Employment Qualifications Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife or Physician Assistant Program Preferred Education: Service-specific education Licensure/Certification Required: Current Virginia licensure from the appropriate Board as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant Current national certification as appropriate for the role Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job titles Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; Additional certifications, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric services, may be determined at the department level Licensure/Certification Preferred: Service-specific certification Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience Previous clinical experience with the population served Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Cultural Responsiveness Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Three (3) years of previous clinical experience with the population served Previous experience in an academic healthcare system Working Conditions Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform Shift Work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – near, Acuity – far Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure Mental/Sensory – Emotional 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, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
CNA Home Health Full-time
Right at Home East Fredericksburg, VA

Certified Nurse Aide/In-home Caregiver

$15 - $17 / hour
Do you have a passion for caring for others? Want to make a real difference while helping people stay safely in their own homes? Join the team at Right at Home Fredericksburg, Virginia ! This is th e place for you! TYPE: In-home one-on-one caregiver MUST HAVE: own transportation and driver’s license PAY: $15.25 to $17.75 SHIFTS: Dayshift, Morning, Night, Evenings, Weekday, Weekend and ON-CALL CITY AND COUNTY: Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (Westmoreland County) OTHER LOCATIONS: Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties VA Caret in Essex county VA Colonial Beach in Westmoreland county VA King George and Dahlgren in King George county VA Port Royal, Rappahannock Academy and Woodford in Caroline county VA If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity for Certified Nurse Aide (CNAs) in Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (Westmoreland County) , please submit your resume and get booked for an interview on the same day. We look forward to meeting you! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Benefits: Competitive pay Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule Bi-weekly pay through direct deposit Pay increases available through our Annual Performance Review Program Paid Continuous Education Trainings – Online and In-Service trainings Paid Time off Mileage reimbursements Health and Dental Insurance Assistance for work-related injury and illnesses Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program - Be the Caregiver of the Month! Employee Referral Bonuses Get Started with On-Call Program for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Qualifications: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred. Experience as a caregiver in a facility is preferred. Homecare experience with a relative or family member Possession of an active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) License Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Responsibilities and Duties: Nurse Aide Duties Personal Care Aide Services Indoor/Outdoor Activities Transportation Light Housekeeping Socializing & Relationships Keywords: Healthcare, Home care, CNA, HHA, Homemaker, Caregiver, Private Duty Aide, Home Health Aide, Nurses Aide, Certified Nurses Aide, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Nurses Aide, PCT, Patient Care Tech, PCA, Patient Care Aide, Companion, home care assistant, homecare aide, healthcare assistant, Private Duty Homecare, Healthcare, Home care, Certified, HHA, aide, aid Healthcare, Home Health Aide, Certified nursing assistant, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Home Health, Aide, Certified nursing assistant, certified nursing aide, CNA job, Certified Nursing Assistant Job, HHA Job
CNA Home Health Full-time
Right at Home East Fredericksburg, VA

CNA/Certified Nurse Aide/In-home Caregiver

Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you want to make a difference in your Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) career by helping people stay in the comfort of their own homes? If so, Right at Home – Fredericksburg, Virginia In-Home Care & Assistance is the place for you! TYPE: In-home one-on-one caregiver MUST HAVE: own transportation and driver’s license PAY: $15.00 to $20.00 SHIFTS: Dayshift, Morning, Night, Evenings, Weekday, Weekend and ON-CALL CITY AND COUNTY: Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (Westmoreland County) OTHER LOCATIONS: Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties VA Caret in Essex county VA Colonial Beach in Westmoreland county VA King George and Dahlgren in King George county VA Port Royal, Rappahannock Academy and Woodford in Caroline county VA If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity for Certified Nurse Aide (CNAs) in Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (Westmoreland County) , please submit your resume and get booked for an interview on the same day. We look forward to meeting you! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Benefits: Competitive pay Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule Bi-weekly pay through direct deposit Pay increases available through our Annual Performance Review Program Paid Continuous Education Trainings – Online and In-Service trainings Paid Time off Mileage reimbursements Health and Dental Insurance Assistance for work-related injury and illnesses Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program - Be the Caregiver of the Month! Employee Referral Bonuses Get Started with On-Call Program for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Qualifications: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred. Experience as a caregiver in a facility is preferred. Homecare experience with a relative or family member Possession of an active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) License Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Responsibilities and Duties: Nurse Aide Duties Personal Care Aide Services Indoor/Outdoor Activities Transportation Light Housekeeping Socializing & Relationships Keywords: Healthcare, Home care, CNA, HHA, Homemaker, Caregiver, Private Duty Aide, Home Health Aide, Nurses Aide, Certified Nurses Aide, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Nurses Aide, PCT, Patient Care Tech, PCA, Patient Care Aide, Companion, home care assistant, homecare aide, healthcare assistant, Private Duty Homecare, Healthcare, Home care, Certified, HHA, aide, aid Healthcare, Home Health Aide, Certified nursing assistant, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Home Health, Aide, Certified nursing assistant, certified nursing aide, CNA job, Certified Nursing Assistant Job, HHA Job
CNA Full-time
Right at Home East Fredericksburg, VA

CNA Certified Nurse Aide Caregiver

$15.25 - $17.75 / hour
Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you want to make a difference in your Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) career by helping people stay in the comfort of their own homes? If so, Right at Home – Fredericksburg East Virginia In-Home Care & Assistance is the place for you! TYPE: In-home one-on-one caregiver MUST HAVE: own transportation and driver’s license PAY: $15.25 to $17.75 SHIFTS: Dayshift, Morning, Night, Evenings, Weekday, Weekend and ON-CALL CITY AND COUNTY: Caret, VA 22436 (Essex County) OTHER LOCATIONS: Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties VA Caret in Essex county VA Colonial Beach in Westmoreland county VA King George and Dahlgren in King George county VA Port Royal, Rappahannock Academy and Woodford in Caroline county VA If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity for Certified Nurse Aide (CNAs) in Caret, VA 22436 (Essex County) , please submit your resume and get booked for an interview on the same day. We look forward to meeting you! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Benefits: Competitive pay Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule Bi-weekly pay through direct deposit Pay increases available through our Annual Performance Review Program Paid Continuous Education Trainings – Online and In-Service trainings Paid Time off Mileage reimbursements Health and Dental Insurance Assistance for work-related injury and illnesses Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program - Be the Caregiver of the Month! Employee Referral Bonuses Get Started with On-Call Program for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Qualifications: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred. Experience as a caregiver in a facility is preferred. Homecare experience with a relative or family member Possession of an active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) License Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Responsibilities and Duties: Nurse Aide Duties Personal Care Aide Services Indoor/Outdoor Activities Transportation Light Housekeeping Socializing & Relationships Keywords: Healthcare, Home care, CNA, HHA, Homemaker, Caregiver, Private Duty Aide, Home Health Aide, Nurses Aide, Certified Nurses Aide, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Nurses Aide, PCT, Patient Care Tech, PCA, Patient Care Aide, Companion, home care assistant, homecare aide, healthcare assistant, Private Duty Homecare, Healthcare, Home care, Certified, HHA, aide, aid Healthcare, Home Health Aide, Certified nursing assistant, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Home Health, Aide, Certified nursing assistant, certified nursing aide, CNA job, Certified Nursing Assistant Job, HHA Job
CNA Home Health Full-time
Right at Home East Fredericksburg, VA

In-Home Caregiver PCA CNA

$13 - $17 / hour
Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you want to make a difference in your Companion / Personal Care Aide (PCA) / Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) career by helping people stay in the comfort of their own homes? If so, Right at Home – Fredericksburg. Virginia In-Home Care & Assistance is the place for you! TYPE: In-home one-on-one caregiver MUST HAVE: own transportation and driver’s license PAY: $13.50 to $17.75 SHIFTS: Dayshift, Morning, Night, Evenings, Weekday, Weekend and ON-CALL CITY AND COUNTY: Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (Westmoreland County) OTHER LOCATIONS: Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Stafford and Spotsylvania counties VA Caret in Essex county VA Colonial Beach in Westmoreland county VA King George and Dahlgren in King George county VA Port Royal, Rappahannock Academy and Woodford in Caroline county VA If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity for Certified Nurse Aide (CNAs) in Colonial Beach, VA 22443 (Westmoreland County) , please submit your resume and get booked for an interview on the same day. We look forward to meeting you! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Benefits: Competitive pay Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule Bi-weekly pay through direct deposit Pay increases available through our Annual Performance Review Program Paid Continuous Education Trainings – Online and In-Service trainings Paid Time off Mileage reimbursements Health and Dental Insurance Assistance for work-related injury and illnesses Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program - Be the Caregiver of the Month! Employee Referral Bonuses Get Started with On-Call Program for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)! Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Qualifications: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred. Experience as a caregiver in a facility is preferred. Homecare experience with a relative or family member Possession of an active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) License Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Responsibilities and Duties: Nurse Aide Duties Personal Care Aide Services Indoor/Outdoor Activities Transportation Light Housekeeping Socializing & Relationships Keywords: Healthcare, Home care, CNA, HHA, Homemaker, Caregiver, Private Duty Aide, Home Health Aide, Nurses Aide, Certified Nurses Aide, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Nurses Aide, PCT, Patient Care Tech, PCA, Patient Care Aide, Companion, home care assistant, homecare aide, healthcare assistant, Private Duty Homecare, Healthcare, Home care, Certified, HHA, aide, aid Healthcare, Home Health Aide, Certified nursing assistant, Nursing Student, Nurse Extern, Home Health, Aide, Certified nursing assistant, certified nursing aide, CNA job, Certified Nursing Assistant Job, HHA Job
RN Correctional Full-time
State of Virginia

Registered Nurse (Part-time): Haynesville Correctional Center

$47 / hour
Title: Registered Nurse (Part-time): Haynesville Correctional Center State Role Title: Registered Nurse I Hiring Range: $47.00/hour Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Haynesville Correctional Ctr Agency Website: https://vadoc.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Flexible staffing arrangement for Registered Nurses seeking additional hours, no more than an average of 29 hours per week. Provide nursing care within adult institutions by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating institutional patients per the standards of practice. Standard of care is achieved through a multitude of services to include 24-hour nursing care, telemedicine, chronic care clinics, sick call screenings/triage, medication administration, patient education, and basic life supporting/emergency care. Document all pertinent information into the health record while practicing confidentiality and interfacing with other departments on an as-needed basis. Registered Nurses possess the ability to delegate tasks/workload and work hours, days, and locations as assigned. Registered Nurses are capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. To provide evidence-based nursing care and promote continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department. This is a wage position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits. Please note: This position is located at Haynesville Correctional Center in Richmond County, Virginia—not the City of Richmond. Richmond County is approximately 57 miles northeast of the City of Richmond Minimum Qualifications Possess and maintain valid unrestricted Virginia RN license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not yet licensed, NCLEX-RN Exam must be scheduled at time of application). Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire Additional Considerations Experience in a correctional setting. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Contact Information Name: Christina Payne Phone: (804) 971-6084 Email: Applications submitted via email will not be considered. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
NP Full-time
VCU Health

Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Medicine - Tappahanock

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP- NP, PA) provides high-quality medical and/or surgical patient care. This position provides care to patients with acute and chronic complaints in collaboration with the Attending Physician. The Advanced Practice Provider provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or preventive healthcare service on a Collaborative APP/Physician team. The Advanced Practice Provider may perform any or all of the following: histories and physicals; order and interpret tests; make diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; assist with surgical procedures; counsel patient and/or prescribe medication and those invasive procedures defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine. The Advanced Practice Provider works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost effective and quality patient care. The Advanced Practice Provider will provide patient care under a defined departmental and state-approved scope of practice with the collaboration of an Attending Physician(s). This position is Monday - Friday 7a-3:30p. Essential Job Statements Performance Expectation: Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities Demonstrates mastery of treatment and patient care of specialty population served. Demonstrates expert knowledge to coordinate patient care across the continuum of services through the patient’s trajectory of illness. Assesses the health status of individuals through health histories, by performing physical examination, initiating screening, ordering or performing diagnostic tests, providing direct patient care, assisting with surgical procedure, therapeutic intervention, prescribing medication and/or counseling patients to a specified patient population. Initiates emergency procedures as needed. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods. Makes rounds with the attending physicians as necessary. Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within assigned area. Documents all pertinent information and data in the patient’s medical record. Interpreting information obtained from history and physical and develops a treatment plan. Formulates and prioritizes appropriate short-term and long-term therapeutic plans when indicated. Incorporates in the plan of care the physical, spiritual, cultural and psychosocial aspects of patients and families to promote optimum levels of health. Explores strategies to decrease length of stay and resource consumption within specialty area. Establishes priorities to meet the health needs of the individual, family or community. Maintains effective communications about patient care with all members of the health care team to assure care is coordinated. Assists with the coordination of care between primary and specialty health care services when needed. Performance Expectation: Consultation Functions as a consultant to other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team regarding routine and unusual therapeutic interventions. Serves as a liaison, translator and negotiator for staff, patients and families. Collaborates in the development, implementation, communication and monitoring of the multi-disciplinary plan of care for complex patients. Shares responsibility for patient education which may include the patient, family members or other caregivers. May provide training to residents, fellows and other health care staff in area of specialty. Participates in the continual assessment and revision of practices and procedures in specialty area. Promotes teamwork through effective communication, feedback to team members. Recognizes team as integral to individual effectiveness and quality patient outcomes. Performance Expectation: Research Utilizes current research to develop, implement and evaluate critical paths and standards of care for identified patient population. Contributes to the profession through participation in research, publications, consultation and/or educational activities. Demonstrates knowledge and support for clinical trials within specialty area. Performance Expectation: Ethical Decision Making Skills Incorporates the use of clinical judgment in ethical decision making. Practices the principles of ethics in decision making for patients. Promotes the use of interdisciplinary collaborative processes to resolve ethical dilemmas. Demonstrates appropriate use of skills of negotiation, mediation, collaboration, compromise and accommodation to assist families struggling with ethical decisions. Displays the ability to examine patient’s values that impact treatment decision-making preferences. Recognizes patient rights as a foundation for ethical decisions. Performance Expectation: Professional Development Seeks out opportunities for professional growth through organizational affiliations. Functions in collaborative relationships with physicians, allied health professionals and administration. Assesses own learning needs and develops and implements a plan for professional growth. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service and workshops. Participates in teaching program as needed. Participates in continuing education activities to maintain competencies and to meet re-certification requirements. Maintain appropriate certification requirements to continue VCUHS privileges. Performance Expectation: Miscellaneous Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned and/or participates in special projects in order to support the mission of VCU Health. Provides assistance to team members. Accepts alternate assignments, as required, graciously. Patient Population Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment. Employment Qualifications Required Education: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program Preferred Education: Service-specific education Licensure/Certification Required: Current Virginia licensure from the appropriate Board as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant Current national certification as appropriate for the role Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job titles Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications; Additional certifications, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric services, may be determined at the department level Licensure/Certification Preferred: Service-specific certification Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience Previous clinical experience with the population served Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Cultural Responsiveness Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Three (3) years of previous clinical experience with the population served Previous experience in an academic healthcare system Working Conditions Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform Shift Work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – near, Acuity – far Hazards: Depth perception, Use of Latex Gloves, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure Mental/Sensory – Emotional 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, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
CMA Full-time
VCU Health

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Float Pool - Days

*$5,000 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2025. Terms and conditions apply* The Certified Medical Assistant provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the physician. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as, the American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists, The National Association of Healthcare Professions, the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or the National Healthcare Association. AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years if individual is not a graduate of a medical assistant program No work experience if individual is a graduate of a medical assistant program Previous experience using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft, e-mail, etc. Demonstrated experience utilizing strong organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills Experience PREFERRED: Two (2) to three (3) years of previous experience as a Certified Medical Assistant Previous experience in an academic health care environment Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Graduation from a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited program of study such as the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Independent action(s) required: Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Certified Medical Assistants 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 clinic requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. 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 pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent, change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
RN Per Diem
VCU Health

Registered Nurse - Acute Care - PRN Rotating

In October 2020, VCU Health proudly acquired Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant step in enhancing healthcare for our community. We are dedicated to serving the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck regions, providing excellent, affordable, and impactful healthcare services. Located along the beautiful Rappahannock River, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is a vital resource for our community. While we operate as a satellite facility of the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Richmond, we uphold a high standard of care across our essential departments, including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units. We invite you to consider joining our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those around you—perhaps it could be your best decision yet! The Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families. This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. 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 area of practice Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to 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: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in 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): Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and 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: 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) 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 Rotating EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.