Registered Nurse- OR

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper is ushering in a new era of healthcare, focusing on holistic patient care and strong connections. The organization values its team members by giving them a voice in patient care decisions, access to advanced medical technologies, and the satisfaction of making a daily difference. The Registered Nurse at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper leads the healthcare team, building authentic relationships with patients and their support systems. This role involves collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for optimal health. The Registered Nurse applies evidence-based practices and compassion to guide patients through their health journey, taking responsibility, authority, and accountability for care management and provision in line with current policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in applicable state.
CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO).
If RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license.
Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility.
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights.
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations which present to the department.

Nice To Haves

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree
1 year of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
Prioritizes job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.
Communicates individualized plan of care to the patient and his/her chosen support system.
Uses communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) to communicate more effectively.
Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others.
Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.