RN - SEASONAL​/TEMP

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse Contractor (no benefits), 36/48 Hour Work Week, 15 Week Assignment, $70.00 per hour, 7a - 7p

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183‑bed acute care and residential facility located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond. The facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults, adolescents, and active duty military in a 25‑acre setting.

We have a new opening for day shift temporary Registered Nurses. The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring the provision of quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients/residents through the nursing process, established standards of care, and relevant policies and procedures. Responsibilities include immediate supervision and coaching/mentoring of assisting personnel, delegation of direct/indirect nursing care activities, and unit maintenance tasks.

Hours will vary and applicants need flexibility with their availability.

Position Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• CPR Preferred (offered on site)
• Handle With Care Preferred (offered on site)

Education/Experience

• Education, experience and/or training in working with the patient population of the unit of assignment is required either prior to employment or during the initial employment period

General Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia regulation (22
  
  VAC
  42‑11‑380)
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Basic clerical skills and experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions
• Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning

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