U.V.A Medical Center-posted 4 months ago
$39 - $53/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Charlottesville, VA

As a Registered Nurse on 5 Central, you have an opportunity to work on a 28-bed high-acuity, medical-surgical acute care unit that specializes in post-operative care of patients undergoing colorectal, and emergency general surgery. Additionally, you will be part of the interprofessional team caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and hepatobiliary disease. Nurse ratios on 5 Central are 1:4 with a free floating charge. Utilization of cardiac monitoring, capnography, wound management systems and a variety of IV therapy medications (Insulin, heparin, TPN/Lipids, PCAs/Epidurals, lidocaine, ketamine in addition to other standard IV therapy). Partnership with a multidisciplinary team where nursing input is valued. A practice setting with a culture of strong teamwork, low turnover and excellent patient satisfaction scores.

  • Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients.
  • Manage care and implement treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team.
  • Seek as well as provide feedback for improved clinical practice.
  • Assume a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
  • 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
  • Competitive hourly wage ranging from $39.90 to $53.00.
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