Registered Nurse-IMCU-PRN

UVA Community 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 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 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. This is a PRN night position with a scheduled shift of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The base compensation is $48.50 per hour; applicable incentive compensation, such as shift differentials and clinical ladders, is not included in that rate.

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.
For Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office positions, CPI certification is required within three months of hire.
If an RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more, and the nurse 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 current, the nurse must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Nice To Haves

Four-year or 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 advance patients through their plans of care.
Ensure nursing interventions, medical orders, and related therapies are completed.
Prioritize duties according to patient needs and changing acuity levels.
Build positive relationships with team members and internal customers; mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members as appropriate.
Resolve conflicts independently when appropriate and respond constructively 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 by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher.
Operate equipment including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.