Registered Nurse-IMCU-PRN

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Culpeper, VA

10d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The role 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 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. This is a PRN night position with a stated shift of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The base compensation is $48.50 per hour; the stated rate excludes any applicable incentive programs, such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives available to eligible positions.

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 years or more and the applicant has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement. To be considered currently licensed, the applicant must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO) positions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Provide and document patient care in accordance with current policies and procedures and 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 and maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers; mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members; and resolve conflicts independently as appropriate.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, and operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
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.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, or out of town as needed.