Registered Nurse Floater

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current compact RN licensure in applicable state required.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NVCI.
Team 1 (Specialty/CCU): Minimum of 2 years in critical care or ED setting required.
Team 2 (Inpatient Acute): Minimum of 1 year general medical surgical/telemetry experience required.
Team 3 (Women's Services): Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, or NICU required.
All teams require Cardiac Dysrhythmia test or successful completion of the Cardiac Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred - BSN preferred.
Specialty Certification, Chemo Certification, Triage Course, NRP.

Responsibilities

Providing continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings.
Being part of a resource team that is assigned to varying units during their shift to ensure that patient care needs are met.
Possessing the skills, competency, and qualifications to work in several different clinical areas.
Acting with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Collaborating with the healthcare team to educate the patient and their support system.
Analyzing, modifying, and implementing strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
Ensuring completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
Prioritizing job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
Consistently utilizing appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.
Communicating individualized plan of care to the patient and his/her chosen support system.
Using communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) to communicate more effectively.
Documenting appropriate information in a timely manner.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
Developing team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
Resolving conflicts independently, as appropriate.
Accepting responsibility for actions and responding positively upon feedback from others.
Demonstrating medical skills to provide required patient care.
Operating various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
Providing routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
Assisting in critical situations including administering CPR.
Administering and evaluating medication therapies, performing patient transfers, and transporting patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
On call responsibilities as directed.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.