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VCU Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - CHoR Pediatric Pre-Op/PACU - Rotating

VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Sign-On Bonus $25,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and conditions apply

Clinical Nurse II Responsibilities

Mastery of clinical skills and application to a specific patient population.

Assist the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Recognize changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately.

Mobilize resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.

Provide direction, education, and assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

Deliver and accurately document direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse III Responsibilities

Demonstrate clinical knowledge at the unit level and apply it to a specific patient population.

Assist the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Anticipate changes in patient situations and intervene appropriately.

Provide direction, education, and serve as a role model in a clinical setting.

Deliver and accurately document direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.

Continued employment: 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

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

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

Certification in specialty area for Clin III.

Independent Action(s) Required

Follow documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.

Practice 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

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.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).

Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.

Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment.

Age Specific Groups Served

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

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