Location: Arlington,VA, USA
Fall 2024 New Graduate Nurse Residency, Inpatient Rehabilitation UnitVHC Health Nurse Residency Program is based on the Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™. The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program (NRP) is designed to effectively support new nurse graduates as they transition into their first professional roles. Built on an evidence-based curriculum developed by experts from academic medical centers and nursing schools across the country, the program focuses on three critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role.The Inpatient Rehabilitation Center (IRC) at VHC Health is a 0-bed CARF-accredited acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our goal is to provide the highest level of quality care with a focus on individualized treatment. As a member of the team, the patient and the patients family will help to set the patients goals to restore function and quality of life. Our patient population consists of Medical/Surgical patients who have suffered disabling conditions requiring acute, inpatient physical rehabilitation. Common diagnoses can include: CVA, amputees, bilateral total joint replacements, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma, traumatic brain injury, and neurologic diagnoses such as Parkinson's disease, guillian barré, multiple sclerosis, etc. The IRC uses multidisciplinary nursing, medical, and therapy care to meet the individual needs of each patient.Job DescriptionPurpose & 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 or,Bachelor's in Nursing RequiredExperience:New Graduate: under one year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care settingCertification/Licensure:Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,Compact State Licensure in Nursing requiredBLS certification requiredRegistered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACUPALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, EDNRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and DeliveryDe-escalation training: BHU, EDPer policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC Health 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 Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Recent accomplishments include the brand new opening of our massive Outpatient Pavilion and that VHC is now the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health as of 2023. 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 has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC Health we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.Benefits:Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.Free NCLEX ReviewPaid Major HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick TimeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan RepaymentOvertime Pay, Call Pay, Preceptor, Charge and Call Back Pay EligibleCareer Counseling, Leadership Development and TrainingClinical and Research Pathways EligibleAnnual Merit Review and Merit IncreasesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Health Fitness & Education Class DiscountsEmployee Wellness BenefitsHospital Discount for Employees and FamilyVHC Health Outpatient PharmacyVHC Retirement ProgramWorkforce Enhancement ProgramWork/Life Discounts ProgramFree onsite parkingCommuter BenefitsFamily Leave401(k) + Matchand much more! 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