Registered Nurse Residency- Med/Surg

UVA Community Health•Haymarket, VA

2d•$37 - $62

About The Position

The Nurse Resident is a Registered Nurse who serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The role establishes an authentic, personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The RN resident uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journeys and is accountable for managing and providing care in accordance with current policies and procedures. The role provides routine nursing care to multiple patients, operates patient-care equipment, assists in critical situations, administers and evaluates medication therapies, and transfers and transports patients. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. On-call responsibilities may be 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.
Successful completion of the NCLEX.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
Willingness to learn.
Demonstrated customer service, verbal and non-verbal communication, interpersonal relationship, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and information technology skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Establish personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Use scientific evidence and compassion to support patients through their health journeys.
Accept responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.
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.
Communicate effectively within the interdisciplinary team, during patient-care handoffs, and with patients and their support systems; document information in a timely manner.
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, take responsibility for actions, and respond positively to feedback.
Operate patient-care equipment, provide routine nursing care such as starting IVs and performing dressing changes, and assist in critical situations including administering CPR.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies and transfer or transport patients to other departments.