Registered Nurse RN Trauma Stepdown
Chippenham Hospital
This is a Contract position in Mechanicsville, VA posted June 8, 2023.
Description
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for providing excellent nursing care to achieve the best outcomes for your medical, surgical and trauma patients? Then apply now to join the Trauma Step Down Unit at Chippenham Hospital.
As one of the largest facilities in the nation’s largest hospital system (HCA), Chippenham Hospital provides the full scope of healthcare services. With 466 beds, we specialize in heart care at the Levinson Heart Hospital and emotional and mental health services through the Tucker Pavilion. Our ER is also a Provisional Level I Trauma Center and we offer Central Virginia’s only Pediatric ER staffed 24/7 by pediatric-trained ER nurse and physician specialists.
The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. As a Provisional Level I Trauma Center, we provide fast, skilled care in life’s most difficult moments.
See why our employees love working at Chippenham Hospital
HCA Healthcare:
- 63rd on Fortune’s 100 List
- One of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S.
- Ranked by Fortune as a Most Admired Company for 3 consecutive years
- Named A World’s Most Ethical Company for 10 consecutive years by Ethisphere
- Free On-site Parking
- No Mixed Shifts
- New Rates
Trauma Step Down Unit:
- 12 bed Medical Surgical Trauma Step Down
- “Hospital of the Future” with state of the art electronic my care boards
- Surgical Patients (spine, hip, stomach)
- Medical Patients (DKA insulin drips, asthma, sepsis, respiratory failure, heart failure)
- Trauma Patients (MVC, falls, rib fractures, penetrating traumas – ex. gunshot wounds/stabbings, neuro trauma
- Provisional Level I Trauma Certification, ACS certified center
- Provisional level 1 Burn Center (Burn/ Wound/ Skin Disorders)
- Unit Based Shared Governance and Social Committee shared MSTICU
- Flexible Scheduling with Self-Schedule Model
- Progressive Leadership Model
- Substantial Career Growth Opportunities
- TCAR Trauma Care After Resuscitation, Surgical Critical Care Conference, Nursing Grand Rounds, Trauma Grand Rounds
What Sets Us Apart: “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” (Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.) We strive to provide holistic service to our patients! Patients come to the stepdown to progress in their care. They may have high mobility needs or need pulmonary toileting frequent to prevent them from getting secondary injuries. We have an engaged interdisciplinary team who help make this happen. We have a leadership team who will support you and a team that is here to get people well! We are looking for motivated staff who love a family environment.
We invite you to learn more about this fantastic opportunity, who we are, and how you can join our dynamic team.
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Education:
- Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing from a school of professional nursing (required)
- BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program at an accredited school of Nursing (preferred)
Licensure/Certification:
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Virginia as a Registered Nurse (required)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (required)
- ACLS certification (preferred)
Experience:
- 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in an acute care environment (preferred)
Hours:
- Full Time
- 12 hour shifts
- 72 hours every pay period (every two weeks)
- Weekend & Holiday Rotations
HCA Rewards:
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At HCA, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Certification Assistance
- Galen College of Nursing
- Scholarship for Dependents
- HCA Nurse Care Program
- Paid Family Leave
- 401k Company Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Paid Family Leave
- Time Away from Work Programs
- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. We are actively interviewing so apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
