Registered Nurse-MED / TELE

Registered Nurse

Job Code : RN1527

Part Time Nights

7p-7a with weekends rotate

This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification : Nonexempt

Supervises Positions : No

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager / Nurse Manager.

Patient Care : Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.

• Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
• Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
• Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
• Prioritizes job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.

Communication : Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.

Teamwork : Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members / internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.

Medical Knowledge : Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.4 Year / Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience : 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure : Current RN licensure in applicablestate required. CPI certification within three months of hire required forBehavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO). If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Additional Skills / Requirements Required : Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility. Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly. Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations which present to the department.

Additional Skills / Requirements Preferred : N / A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code : 20A, Nursing

Work Function / Activity : Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending / stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift / push / pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.