Registered Nurse Floater- Women Services

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

About The Position

UVA Community Health is part of the UVA Health academic health system and provides care through community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. The Registered Nurse Floater is part of Patient Care Services and provides continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. Float Pool RNs are assigned to varying units during their shift to meet patient care needs and must be qualified to work in several clinical areas. The Women’s Services team is Team 3 of the Float Pool. The role includes implementing and advancing individualized plans of care, coordinating with patients and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, documenting care, and delivering nursing interventions and therapies. The position may involve operating clinical equipment, administering medications, assisting in critical situations, and transporting patients. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The stated base compensation is $57.12 per hour; eligible candidates may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, or NICU for the Women’s Services team.
Current compact RN licensure in the applicable state.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NVCI.
Cardiac Dysrhythmia test or successful completion of the Cardiac Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 lbs.; safe handling equipment must be used for weights over 35 lbs.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
Specialty certification.
Chemo certification.
Triage course.
NRP.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings and assigned units.
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 positive relationships with team members and internal customers; mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
Demonstrate nursing skills and provide routine care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes.
Operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies.
Transfer and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.