Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute General Medicine (4 North)
About The Position
Acute General Medicine nurses care for medically complex adult patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to adult medicine patients with a wide range of conditions, diagnoses, and comorbidities. Depending on the unit, patient populations may include patients requiring epilepsy monitoring, oncology-related care, ketamine treatment, specialty post-surgical care, and management of other high-acuity medical conditions. The role involves ongoing patient assessment, recognition of changes in clinical condition, collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, coordination of care plans, support for safe transitions, and education for patients and families. Nurses may also participate in shared governance, practice councils, quality initiatives, and committees, and may pursue opportunities as preceptors, mentors, charge nurses, or future leaders. The position uses clinical technologies including Epic EMR, Pyxis medication systems, and Alaris infusion pumps. Acute General Medicine includes seven inpatient units: 3 East, 3 Central, 3 West, 3 North, 4 North, 4 Central, and 6 Central. The service line offers exposure to higher-acuity medical patients and opportunities to develop assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills in an academic medical environment. UVA Health describes a collaborative nursing culture, supportive staffing, professional development resources, structured onboarding, residency support, and extended orientation for nurses transitioning into the specialty. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- 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.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and frequently travel, bend, and stoop.
- Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 20–50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to adult medicine patients.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and identify changes in clinical condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Manage patients with complex diagnoses and multiple comorbidities.
- Coordinate care plans and support safe patient transitions.
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans and recovery goals.
- Participate in shared governance, practice councils, quality initiatives, and nursing committees.
- Use clinical technologies including Epic EMR, Pyxis medication systems, and Alaris infusion pumps.
- Serve as a preceptor, mentor, or charge nurse, or pursue future leadership opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health saving plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
- Free CEU opportunities and ongoing professional development resources.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
