Registered Nurse (RN) - Discharge Resource Center Nurse- Days
Richmond, Virginia
Health system employer
Posted Sep 1 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Discharge Resource Unit
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
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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
The Discharge Resource Unit (DRU) operates Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and supports safe, timely patient discharges to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) or home. By coordinating transport and transitions of care, the DRU helps improve hospital throughput and alleviate inpatient capacity.
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.
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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
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, to ensure compliance and maintain patient safety.
- Demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care and maintain a professional and caring demeanor at all times.
- Maintain a safe and clean discharge lounge environment, ensuring compliance with infection control and safety standards.
- Ability to multitask and manage their time to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong working knowledge of the discharge process and procedures related to hospital discharge.
Compensation Ranges
- Clinical Nurse I: $34.00 - $49.50
- Clinical Nurse II: $34.65 - $51.97
- Clinical Nurse III: $36.38 - $54.58
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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Requirements
- RN
- Compact RN
- Nursing policy compliance
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Patient comfort
- Nursing
- Staff supervision
- Caregiving documentation requirements
- Weekends as needed
- RN License
Place
- City
- Richmond, Virginia
- Median rent
- $1,372/mo
- Local household income
- $64,587/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Richmond area index 97.9, where 100 is the national average.
Richmond blends Civil War history with a growing arts scene and James River outdoor access. Virginia's capital offers a manageable pace, respected hospital systems, and neighborhoods like Carytown and the Fan District that give nurses a grounded, livable feel between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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