Newport News, Virginia
For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.
Overview
Works under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
Supervises and directs nursing services on one or more units in a facility.
Assesses, plans, implements, and executes resident care and directs all activities in order to provide quality service.
Maintains close contact with residents, families and staff while coordinating nursing services with all other disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What you will do
Assigns duties to professional and non-professional staff according to education, training, policy and resident need.
Engages team members for optimal performance and addresses performance as needed to assure quality resident care is delivered.
Works with DON/Nurse Manager to keep labor expenses within budget.
Works with DON/Nurse Manager on on boarding, orientation and supervision of the nursing staff to ensure safe work practices.
Develops, implements and evaluates resident plans of care.
Communicates plan of care to providers, residents, families and staff.
Identifies changes in condition with proper documentation following the Interact process.
Demonstrates consistent follow through for positive resident outcomes.
Utilizes good judgment and specialized skills.
Demonstrates the ability to manage a typical nursing unit.
Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
Qualifications
Education
Registered Nurse (Required)
Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Charge Nurse (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions (Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered:
Health & Wellness:
Medical Plan Options
Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)
Wellness & fitness center discounts
Onsite pharmacy and delivery options
Riverside Health System services discount
Flexible spending and savings accounts
Healthy lifestyle incentives
Peace of Mind:
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Financial Support:
CEUs (MedBridge Education)
403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)
Specialty Certification Financial Assistance
Company Wide Bonus Program
Employee Help Fund
Work-Life Balance:
Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)
Extended illness bank
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Area retail discounts
Community involvement opportunities