Registered Nurse-Labor Delivery

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

5d•$34 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. The nurse builds a personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care that promotes optimal health. The role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey. The nurse is accountable for managing and providing care in accordance with current policies and procedures, and provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager. The role includes patient advocacy, education, communication of individualized care plans, timely documentation, collaboration and teamwork, mentoring and precepting team members, and delivering nursing care and therapies. The nurse prioritizes care based on patient needs and changing acuity, operates equipment, performs routine nursing interventions, assists in critical situations such as CPR, administers and evaluates medication therapies, and transfers or transports patients. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time day position. The role may require on-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. Use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
The posting states 2 years of Labor and Delivery, Emergency Department, or ICU 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.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
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 Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office positions.
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 reactivation or reinstatement. Reinstatement must be applied for within one year of completing the refresher course.
Constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping are required.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Advocate for patients while implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to educate patients and their support systems.
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.
Use appropriate communication tools within the interdisciplinary team and during patient-care handoffs.
Communicate individualized plans of care to patients and their chosen support systems.
Use communication tools such as SBARQ and document appropriate information in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers.
Develop team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and feedback.
Resolve conflicts independently, as appropriate, accept responsibility for actions, and respond positively to feedback.
Demonstrate medical skills and operate equipment, including 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.
Transfer and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.