Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Encompass Health Corp
Petersburg, VA

Registered Nurse I

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to inpatients. This position assesses patients and creates a plan of care that is individualized and is reflective of each patient's needs and goals. The Registered Nurse supervises activities of care, treatment and services of patient provided by LPN/LVNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and shift. This position communicates information with the interdisciplinary team and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. Full Time Compensation Range is $40.00 - $47.91/hour Registered Nurse II PRN Rates $46.50 - $50.00/hour Jobcode: 101644 Qualifications License or Certification: * Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations. * BLS certification (ACLS preferred). * CRRN certification preferred. Machines, Equipment Used: * General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy/fax machine, calculator, scanner, etc. * Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel. Physical Requirements: * Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity. * Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Skills and Abilities: * Oral communication, written communication, active listening. Must be able to speak and understand English. * Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking. * Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. * Ability to work independently without continuous supervision. Environmental Conditions: * Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. * Handicapped accessible. * May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: * Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality. * Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge. * Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct. * May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. * May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. * May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. * This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.