Registered Nurse- Critical Care Unit

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Haymarket, VA

1d•$37 - $62

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The role establishes a personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote optimal health. The nurse uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journeys and is accountable for managing and providing care in accordance with current policies and procedures. Patient care is provided and documented under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager. The role includes providing nursing care to multiple patients, administering and evaluating medication therapies, completing nursing interventions and medical orders, assisting in critical situations, and transporting patients to other departments. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. This is a full-time day-shift position. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for 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.
CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO) positions.
If an RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more 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 course completion.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Four-year bachelor's degree.
One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Establish personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Provide and document patient care in accordance with current policies and procedures 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 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.
Develop positive working relationships with team members and internal customers.
Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
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.