Registered Nurse Emergency Services

UVA Community Health•Haymarket, VA

17h•$39 - $64•Onsite

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 role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey and accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability 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 full-time position with mid shifts starting at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. and ending at 1 a.m. The base compensation range is $38.61–$63.94 per hour. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. The position may require use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. On-call responsibilities are assigned as directed. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Emergency Department employees.
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 nurse has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement. An application for reinstatement must be made within one year of completing the refresher course.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping; proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; legible writing; and ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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 plans of care.
Use scientific evidence and compassion to assist patients in navigating their health journeys.
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 the interdisciplinary plan 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 and maintain 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, 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 to other departments by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Assume charge responsibility and safely and effectively care for patient populations presenting to the department.