Registered Nurse Operating Room- PRN

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

18h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper, establishing an authentic, personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care that promotes optimal health, using scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey. The Registered 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. This is a PRN role. The base compensation range is $52.00 per hour. Individual compensation is determined by qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education; the range does not include applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other incentives for eligible positions. The role may require use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention, on-call responsibilities, and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, or out of town 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 candidate has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before reactivating or reinstating the license. Application for reinstatement must be made within one year of completing the refresher course.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish a personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other 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 help patients progress 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 as appropriate, accept responsibility for actions, and respond positively to feedback.
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 to other departments.
Operate equipment including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.