Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

8d•$34 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper, building an authentic, personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems. 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 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. The role includes providing routine nursing care to multiple patients, administering and evaluating medication therapies, assisting in critical situations, and transferring or transporting patients. Additional duties may be assigned. The role is full-time, day shift, and the stated base compensation range is $33.70–$56.91 per hour. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
Ability to perform basic nursing skills for 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 or more years and the applicant has not been licensed in another state during that period, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement; application for reinstatement must be made within one year of completing the course.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Use scientific evidence and compassion to support patients through their healthcare journey.
Manage and provide care in accordance with current policies and procedures.
Provide and document patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/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 advance patients through their plans of care.
Ensure completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and related therapies.
Prioritize work according to patient needs and changing acuity levels.
Maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers to support efficient patient treatment.
Develop team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and feedback.
Resolve conflicts independently when appropriate and respond positively to feedback.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, to 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.