Registered Nurse Operating Room- PRN

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The nurse establishes an individualized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems, and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote optimal health. The role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey and carries responsibility and accountability for care in accordance with current policies and procedures. Patient care is provided and documented under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager. The nurse advocates for patients, collaborates with the healthcare team to educate patients and support systems, and ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and related therapies. The role also includes routine nursing care, medication administration and evaluation, patient transfers and transport, and assistance in critical situations. Additional duties may be assigned. On-call responsibilities may be required as directed, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
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.
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 previous five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement. Application for reinstatement must be made within one year of completing the refresher course.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish an authentic, personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Provide and document patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager.
Advocate for patients while 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.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers.
Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
Resolve conflicts independently when appropriate and respond constructively to feedback.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes.
Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies.
Perform patient transfers and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Operate equipment including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.