UVACH Float Pool- ICU/ED

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Manassas, VA

5d

About The Position

The UVACH Float Pool Registered Nurse provides continuous, quality patient care in a variety of settings and is part of a resource team that floats to facilities across UVA Community Health. Float Pool RNs may be assigned to varying units during a shift to meet patient care needs. They must have the skills, competencies, and qualifications to work in several clinical areas. The Float Pool is part of Patient Care Services and includes specialty/CCU, inpatient acute, and women's services teams.

The role involves implementing patient-centered nursing care, collaborating with the healthcare team, communicating and documenting care, and using clinical equipment and nursing skills to care for multiple patients. The position may require travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, as well as on-call responsibilities as directed. The base compensation is $57.12 per hour. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• For the Specialty/CCU team, at least 2 years of experience in a critical care or emergency department setting.
• Current compact RN licensure in the applicable state.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NVCI.
• Cardiac Dysrhythmia test or successful completion of the Cardiac Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment is required for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Specialty certification.
• Chemo certification.
• Triage course.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, quality patient care in a variety of settings and clinical areas across UVA Community Health facilities.
• Work on varying units during a shift to meet patient care needs.
• 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.
• Communicate and hand off patient care using appropriate tools, including SBARQ, and document information in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
• 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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