Registered Nurse Emergency Services

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

9h•$39 - $64

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 role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journeys. The 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. The role includes providing routine and emergency nursing care to patients presenting to the department, operating patient-care equipment, administering and evaluating medication therapies, and coordinating patient transfers and transport. Additional duties may be assigned. The position is full-time, day shift, and has a base compensation range of $38.61 to $63.94 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.
CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Emergency Department positions.
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 a license inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more, with no licensure in another state during the prior five years, 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 course completion.
Physical ability to stand constantly, walk and bend or stoop frequently, and lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and ability to write legibly.

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.
Use scientific evidence and compassion to support patients in navigating their health 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.
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 based on patient needs and changing acuity levels.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers.
Develop team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and feedback.
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 patient-care equipment, including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.