Registered Nurse- Interventional Radiology

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

17h•$34 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. The role establishes an individualized relationship with patients and their chosen support systems and collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care that promotes optimal health. The nurse uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey 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 full-time, non-exempt position. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. The posting states candidates must have at least two years of ICU experience. The base compensation range is $33.70–$56.91 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. The stated range excludes applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives for eligible positions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
At least two years of ICU experience, as stated in the posting.
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 years or more and the candidate has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before reactivating or reinstating the license. To be considered for current licensure status, the candidate must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, bending and stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish an authentic, personalized relationship 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 assist patients in navigating their health journey.
Manage and provide care in accordance with current policies and procedures, accepting responsibility, authority, and accountability for that 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 and maintain 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 as appropriate, accept responsibility for actions, and respond positively to feedback.
Provide required patient care using nursing skills and operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
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.
Transfer and transport patients by wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Follow directed on-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
Use safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, when required for infection prevention.