Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology

UVA Community Health•Manassas, 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 nurse establishes an authentic, 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 journey, and is accountable for managing and providing care according to current policies and procedures. Patient care is provided and documented under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in Medical Oncology. The role may include on-call responsibilities as directed, travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed, and use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention. The base compensation range is $36.74–$62.05 per hour. 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 on 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.
For nurses whose license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five or more years, with no license in another state during the previous five years: successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course before license reactivation or reinstatement. To be considered current, apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Nice To Haves

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.
Use scientific evidence and compassion to assist patients in navigating their health journey.
Manage and provide care in accordance with current policies and procedures, and document patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.
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.
Develop and maintain positive 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, for multiple patients in a timely manner.
Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
Administer and evaluate medication therapies, perform patient transfers, and transport patients to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.