Registered Nurse Extender- Emergency Department

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Culpeper, VA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The role 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 that promotes optimal health. The nurse uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey and is accountable for managing and providing care in accordance with current policies and procedures. This position is in the Emergency Department and requires emergency department experience. Assignments are 13 weeks, capped at a maximum of 39 weeks, with options and incentives to convert to a permanent staff member. The role is full-time, with schedules of 3 p.m.–3 a.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The base compensation is $72.00 per hour; this does not include any applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives for eligible positions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
Emergency Department experience.
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 or more years, 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 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, 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.
One year of relevant experience.

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 care.
Use scientific evidence and compassion to support patients through their health journey.
Take responsibility and accountability for the management and provision of care according to current policies and procedures.
Advocate for patients when 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.
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 when appropriate and respond positively to feedback.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, for multiple patients.
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.
Operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.