Med Surg RN
Richmond, Virginia
Johnston-Willis Hospital

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Position Details

• Specialty: RN
• State: Virginia
• City: Richmond
• Facility: CJW Medical - Johnston-Willis Campus VA
• Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: 5 Atrium Ortho Joint Spine
• Number of Beds: 25
• Patient Ratios: 5/6+:1
• Unit Staffing Description:

  • 4-5 Nurses
  • 1-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
  • Department Secretary (7a-7p, currently 3 days a week, hiring for 2nd to cover 6 days a week)
• Type of Equipment: General nursing equipment for care of med-surg patients, specifically related to post-operative hip, knee, spine, and other orthopedic procedures.
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 3 shifts of 12 hours per week, every other weekend. No guarantee of block scheduling.
• Floating Policy: Contract labor will float to like units (med-surg).

Patient Experience Requirements

• Bedside shift report
• Safety Rounding (1 hour during the day, 2 hours at night)
• Use of AIDET for all interactions
• Treat all patients with courtesy and respect, keeping them informed of care and making personal connections.

Hiring Profile

• Requested Skill Set:

  • Must Have: BLS certification, experience with post-operative patients, positive attitude.
  • Preferred: Meditech experience.
  • Advanced Skills Needed: No advanced skills required.
• Procedures Performed on Unit: No specific bedside/unit procedures performed.
• Certifications Required: BLS

Dress Code

• Required Uniform: Navy scrubs and any closed-toed shoes.

Unit Guidelines/Policies

• The unit follows hospital policies and guidelines, with specifics reviewed upon start.

Awards and Recognition

• TJC Certified Hip and Knee Program
• Numerous Daisy and Bee Nominations
• High patient experience measurements from surgical patients regarding the care provided.

Additional Information

• Purpose-built unit, just over 1 year old.
• Ample equipment to meet patient and staff needs.
• A number of nursing staff with tenures, some over 20 years.