Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

3d•$37 - $62

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The nurse establishes an authentic, personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems, and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care intended to promote optimal health. The nurse uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey and is accountable for managing and providing care according to current policies and procedures. Patient care is provided and documented under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager. This is a full-time night position, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role may involve on-call responsibilities as directed, travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and travel out of town as needed. The employee may be asked to perform additional duties. The base compensation range is $36.74–$62.05 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The posting also offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
For Behavioral Health, CPI certification is required within three months of hire.
Ability to perform basic nursing skills for groups of patients and assume charge responsibility.
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
Ability to administer medication using the five rights.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations presenting to the department.
If an RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and the candidate has not been licensed in another state during that period, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement. The candidate must apply for reinstatement within one year after completing the refresher course.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Four-year/Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Provide and document patient care in accordance with current policies and procedures and under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.
Advocate for patients while implementing interdisciplinary plans of care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to educate patients and their support systems.
Analyze, modify, and implement strategies to progress patients through their plans of care.
Ensure completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and related therapies.
Prioritize duties according to patient needs and changing acuity levels.
Develop positive working relationships with team members and internal customers.
Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
Resolve conflicts independently when appropriate and respond constructively to feedback.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, for multiple patients in a timely manner.
Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies and perform patient transfers and transportation to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.