Registered Nurse Emergency Services

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

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 plans of care that promote optimal health. The nurse uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their healthcare journey, and is accountable for managing and providing 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. This is a PRN role. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. The position may require on-call responsibilities, travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention.

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.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations presenting to the department.
For Emergency Department staff, CPI certification is required within three months of hire.
If an RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and the nurse has not been licensed in another state during the past five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement. An application for reinstatement must be submitted within one year of completing the course.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Establish personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Use scientific evidence and compassion to assist patients in navigating their healthcare journey.
Manage and provide care in accordance with current policies and procedures, 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.
Educate patients and their support systems in collaboration with the healthcare team.
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 relationships with team members and internal customers to support efficient patient treatment.
Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members; resolve conflicts independently as appropriate.
Demonstrate nursing skills, including starting IVs, performing dressing changes, administering and evaluating medication therapies, and assisting in critical situations such as CPR.
Operate equipment including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform patient transfers and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.