Registered Nurse - CIC Command Center – Part-time, Nights

Clinical Nurse I Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse I job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. The role assists the healthcare team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The position provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. The nurse 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, and also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. The role assists the healthcare team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The nurse recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately, mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patients/families, provides direction and education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

They deliver and accurately document direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care, and safely administer 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. The role assists the healthcare team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The nurse anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately, provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

They deliver and accurately document direct, age‑specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care, and safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or an eligible or compact state.

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification, or equivalent.

• Clin I: N/A
• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Follows documented physician or licensed independent provider orders; practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing nursing practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia; is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics and established national nursing practice standards; and follows VCUHS policies and procedures.

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries,…