Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients. The Level II MWHC nurse demonstrates the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to improve the quality of care in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing evidenced-based knowledge into practice. The Level II Competent Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Practice Standards for a Level II Registered Nurse: In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level II Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of: Exemplary Professional Practice Standards Structural Empowerment Practice Standards Transformational Leadership Practice Standards New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes. Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning. Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members. Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services. Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities. Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members. Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members. Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment. Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs. Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required. BSN required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire CPI required within 90 days For those hired into the External Temporary RN Program: If job profile requires BLS, ACLS, PALS or NRP within any period of time, it is required at hire for an External Temporary RN. If job profile requires CPI, ONS or NIHSS within any period of time, it is required within 30 days for an External Temporary RN If job profile requires TNCC or ENPC within any period of time, it is required within 30 days or by the next available course for an External Temporary RN. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Level I Novice Registered Nurse is an entry-level nurse who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and does not have clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. The Level I MWHC nurse is responsible for mastering the knowledge and skills necessary for competent Level II nursing practice within one year of beginning employment at Mary Washington Healthcare. Practice Standards for a Level I Registered Nurse: In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level I Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of: Exemplary Professional Practice Standards Structural Empowerment Practice Standards Transformational Leadership Practice Standards New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes. Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning. Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members. Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services. Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities. Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment. Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs. Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has no experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of one-year nursing experience, preferred. Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state. BSN is preferred; all Registered Nurses with an Associate's Degree in Nursing will be required to obtain their BSN within five years of hire (Effective March 2014). AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire. AHA ACLS Provider required within 90 days. AHA PALS Provider required within 90 days. NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. *Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs direct patient care and delivers therapeutic interventions in a proficient, age specific manner. This position is responsible for specific scrub duties in conjunction with policies, procedures and objectives of the FASC Operating Room (OR). Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Collaborates with the care team in formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes. Displays adequate working knowledge of surgical procedures to assist and participate effectively as a surgical team member. Implements, prioritizes, and communicates safe therapeutic care for the patient throughout the patient’s operative experience. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and set up for procedures. Drapes patients for surgical procedure. Performs proper handling of sharps on the surgical field. Executes accurate and proper handling of specimens. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and proper labeling of all solutions on sterile field. Performs surgical counts per policy with RN. Maintains and properly cares for equipment and supplies. Maintains physician’s preference cards. Assists with room turnover. Exhibits knowledge about the routine in the decontamination of instrumentation. Initiates action in emergency situations. Achieves infection control with adherence to the surgical attire and aseptic technique. Provides safe environment for the patient to include: Confirms patient identification and correct site surgery by participation in “Time Out” prior to start of procedure. Uses electrosurgery unit and lasers properly, when applicable. Performs surgical counts according to recommended standards. Handles specimens correctly and accurately. Disposes of medical waste suitably. Handles sharps appropriately to prevent exposures. Demonstrates knowledge about medications on the sterile field and labels all solutions appropriately. Supports and adheres to general performance standards and policies for all FASC staff. Assists in the maintenance of physician preference cards. Participates in Quality Improvement activities and evaluates effectiveness. Works toward cost containment by eliminating wasted resources. Displays flexibility and ability to perform duties in safe and time efficient manner. Maintains room turnover time at, or below, present facility average. Uses effective communication and team skills to provide good internal and external customer service. Notifies supervisor of team member counseling issues as appropriate. Exhibits accountability for professional growth and continuing education requirements. Participates in the orientation of new hires. Adheres to universal precautions. Uses proper body mechanics in all aspects of job tasks. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire. Clinical education and/or experience must meet one of the following criteria: Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (six months experience preferred) LPN, Trained Scrub or Operating Room Tech with a minimum of one year of hospital operating room experience Valid LPN License from Virginia at hire or Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire. Registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist required at hire. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is accountable to the patient care team for providing direct patient care functions under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing clerical, communication and other related duties to facilitate the efficient functioning of Department services. All duties are to be performed in collaboration with team members. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in competency based/evaluation tool. The CNA participates in and accepts responsibility for functions delegated to the team. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Assists patients in their routine activities of daily living, including but not limited to: Performs range of motion. Ambulates patient. Positions patient and provides skin care. Distributes linen and changes bed as needed. Assists with feeding and meal delivery. Assists with routine hygiene care including toileting and incontinent care, as well as appropriate oral and personal hygiene. Assists patient care team in collection of patient data and specimens: Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes specimens as needed. Obtains and records heath, weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry and pain assessment and I&O. Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professional. Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures: Performs incentive spirometry. Transports patient. Preps for diagnostic tests. Assists rehab therapists (PM & R). Performs pulse oximetry/oxygen set up in oxygen therapy. Prepares room (supplies). Provides post mortem care. Prepares for admission and discharge. Assists nurse in emergency situations. Maintains and cleans equipment. Performs suction (oral, naso pharynx). Performs blood sugar finger sticks. Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction. Performs EKGs (department specific responsibility). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly. Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems. Documents patient care and related duties appropriately. Performs selected patient registration activities. Coordinates equipment/supply needs. Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction. Performs any other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical duties) as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent required CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA required AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire For CNAs working at Snowden at Fredericksburg: CPI is required within 90 days of hire. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. *Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is accountable to the patient care team for providing direct patient care functions under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing clerical, communication and other related duties to facilitate the efficient functioning of Department services. All duties are to be performed in collaboration with team members. Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in competency based/evaluation tool. The CNA participates in and accepts responsibility for functions delegated to the team. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Assists patients in their routine activities of daily living, including but not limited to: Performs range of motion. Ambulates patient. Positions patient and provides skin care. Distributes linen and changes bed as needed. Assists with feeding and meal delivery. Assists with routine hygiene care including toileting and incontinent care, as well as appropriate oral and personal hygiene. Assists patient care team in collection of patient data and specimens: Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes specimens as needed. Obtains and records heath, weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry and pain assessment and I&O. Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professional. Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures: Performs incentive spirometry. Transports patient. Preps for diagnostic tests. Assists rehab therapists (PM & R). Performs pulse oximetry/oxygen set up in oxygen therapy. Prepares room (supplies). Provides post mortem care. Prepares for admission and discharge. Assists nurse in emergency situations. Maintains and cleans equipment. Performs suction (oral, naso pharynx). Performs blood sugar finger sticks. Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction. Performs EKGs (department specific responsibility). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly. Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems. Documents patient care and related duties appropriately. Performs selected patient registration activities. Coordinates equipment/supply needs. Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction. Performs any other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical duties) as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalent required CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA required AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire For CNAs working at Snowden at Fredericksburg: CPI is required within 90 days of hire. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. *Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
