Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

13d•$37 - $62•Onsite

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 each patient and their chosen support system, and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The role uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey and assumes responsibility, authority, and accountability for 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. The nurse advocates for patients, collaborates with the healthcare team to educate patients and their support systems, and adjusts care strategies to advance patients through their plans of care. The role includes providing routine nursing care, administering and evaluating medication therapies, assisting in critical situations, and transporting patients. Additional duties may be assigned.

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 a nursing license inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more, with no license in another state during the last 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 completing the 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 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 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 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 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.