Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

12d•$37 - $62

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper, establishing an authentic, personalized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote optimal health, using scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journeys. The nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability 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. This role is in Behavioral Health and is scheduled for full-time night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The position may include on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. 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.
CPI certification within three months of hire for Behavioral Health roles.
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 an RN license inactive, retired, or lapsed for five or more years, with no licensure in another state during that period: 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

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 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 patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
Build positive relationships with team members and internal customers to support efficient patient treatment.
Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
Resolve conflicts independently when appropriate, accept responsibility for actions, 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 by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Operate equipment including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.