RN - Urgent Care
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Newport News, Virginia
Posted Sep 4
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 390 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Summary
General summary
The RN - Urgent Care is responsible for providing clinical care and services in collaboration with the physician(s), NP or PA. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities, accommodative services, and administrative functions to support the medical care of patients and families. Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, family, and staff education. Demonstrates effective use of time and resources. Provides coverage as needed to locations outside of primary work location based on operational needs. Reports to department leadership.
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Essential duties and responsibilities
Assists physician, NP and/or PA in all aspects of medical care, treatments and procedures, diagnostic and laboratory testing following established policies, procedures, and regulations. Participates in on-going quality assurance, maintains regulatory requirements, and assists in establishing and updating applicable policies and procedures. Provides support to orientation and training of staff and students. Performs other duties as assigned.
Licenses and/or certifications
Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
Minimum education and experience requirements
Pediatric or emergency room experience preferred. Knowledge and skills in nursing procedures. Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, nursing personnel, other clinician, and urgent care staff. CPR training and PALS training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Ability to travel. Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
Working conditions
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
Physical requirements
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CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - click here for more information Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at TalentTeam@chkd.org
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Requirements
- Pediatric or emergency room experience preferred. Knowledge and skills in nursing procedures. Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, nursing personnel, other clinician, and urgent care staff. CPR training and PALS training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. Ability to travel. Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing. WORKING CONDITIONS Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Click here to view physical requirements. Additional Information
Place
- City
- Newport News, Virginia
- Median rent
- $1,339/mo
- Local household income
- $69,634/yr
- State price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.
Newport News sits along the James River in Virginia's Hampton Roads region, offering nurses a waterfront lifestyle steeped in maritime and military heritage. The city provides easy access to Norfolk and Richmond, a growing healthcare sector, and the natural beauty of the Tidewater area—making it an appealing mid-Atlantic relocation option.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The facility serves as a regional referral center for pediatric care in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. As a freestanding children's hospital, CHKD focuses on the healthcare needs of infants, children, and adolescents.
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