About this role
The professional registered nurse (RN) plans, coordinates, and manages the care provided to assigned patients and practices under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model. The RN acts as the leader in collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, providing the foundation for creating the interdisciplinary plan of care. Throughout the patient's stay, the RN coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes, and delegates, as appropriate. The RN works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. The practice of the RN reflects the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Nurse Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing.
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About Centra Health
Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are.
Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services.
Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.
What you'll do
- The professional registered nurse plans, coordinates, and manages the care provided to assigned patients, acting as the leader in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to create the plan of care. The RN coordinates necessary care processes to achieve desired outcomes and promotes a culture reflective of best practices for quality and service.
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