Registered Nurse-IMCU-PRN

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The nurse builds 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 care that promotes optimal health. The role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journeys. The Registered 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.

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.
If an RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five or more years and the individual has not held a license 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.
CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO) roles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (four-year degree) preferred.
One year of relevant experience preferred.

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 support patients through their healthcare journeys.
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 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.
Build positive working relationships with team members and internal customers; mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members; resolve conflicts independently as appropriate; and respond positively to feedback.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, for multiple patients.
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.
Meet on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.