Job Description

Summary

• GENERAL SUMMARY

  • Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population. Reports to departmental management.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.

  • Plans, provides, and monitors specific patient needs following established policies, procedures, and regulations.

  • Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

• LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

  • Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.

• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN is preferred. 

  • RN certification preferred.

  • Pediatric experience preferred.

  • CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

• WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Additional Information

CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law –
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at

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