RN UVACH Float Pool- ICU/ED

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse UVACH Float Pool ICU/ED provides continuous, quality patient care in a variety of settings as part of a resource team that floats among Haymarket Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center, and Culpeper Medical Center. Float Pool RNs may be assigned to varying units during a shift to meet patient care needs and must be qualified to work in several clinical areas. The position is part of Patient Care Services and the Specialty/CCU team (Team 1). The RN advocates for patients while implementing interdisciplinary plans of care; educates patients and their support systems in collaboration with the healthcare team; and analyzes, modifies, and implements care strategies. The role includes completing nursing interventions, medical orders, and therapies; prioritizing duties based on patient needs and acuity; communicating and documenting care effectively; and developing positive working relationships with team members. The RN may mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members, and is expected to use medical skills and equipment to deliver routine and emergency care, including assisting with CPR. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position with day or night scheduling. The stated base compensation is $57.12 per hour; this does not include applicable incentive programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other eligible incentives. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least 2 years of experience in a critical care or emergency department setting for Team 1 (Specialty/CCU).
Current compact RN licensure in the applicable state.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NVCI.
Cardiac Dysrhythmia test or successful completion of the Cardiac Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire.
Ability to work in several different clinical areas and float among the three UVACH facilities.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
Physical ability to meet medium-to-heavy demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 lbs.; Safe Handling Equipment is required for weights over 35 lbs.
Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
Specialty certification.
Chemo certification.
Triage course.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous, quality patient care in a variety of clinical settings and units.
Float among Haymarket Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center, and Culpeper Medical Center as assigned.
Advocate for patients when implementing interdisciplinary plans of care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to educate patients and their support systems.
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.
Use appropriate communication tools with the interdisciplinary team and during patient-care handoffs, including SBARQ.
Communicate individualized plans of care to patients and their chosen support systems.
Document appropriate information in a timely manner.
Maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers to support efficient patient treatment.
Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
Resolve conflicts independently as appropriate, accept responsibility for actions, and respond positively to feedback.
Demonstrate medical skills and operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, for multiple patients in a timely manner.
Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies.
Transfer patients and transport them by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.