Registered Nurse Emergency Services

UVA Health • Manassas, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The nurse establishes a 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 that promotes optimal health. The role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their healthcare journey and accepts responsibility and accountability for care in accordance with current policies and procedures. Patient care is provided and documented under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.

The position is full-time nights in Emergency Services. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. On-call responsibilities may be required as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be needed. Safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $38.61–$63.94 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The listed range does not include potentially available incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives for eligible positions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
• Ability to perform basic nursing skills on 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.
• CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Emergency Department staff.
• 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 the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before reactivation or reinstatement. Application for reinstatement must be made within one year of completing the refresher course.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year degree) 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 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 and maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers.
• Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
• Resolve conflicts independently as appropriate, accept responsibility for actions, and respond positively 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.
• Perform patient transfers and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Meet on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Potential incentive compensation for eligible positions, including shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree