Registered Nurse- Intermediate Critical Care Unit

UVA Community Health•Manassas, 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. The role may include additional duties as 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.
CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office positions.
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. An application for reinstatement must be submitted within one year of completing the refresher course.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or 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

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 patient care.
Provide and document patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.
Implement interdisciplinary plans of care with patient advocacy, educate patients and support systems, and adjust strategies to advance patients through their care plans.
Ensure nursing interventions, medical orders, and related therapies are completed, prioritizing duties according to patient needs and changing acuity.
Maintain positive team relationships; mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members; resolve conflicts independently when appropriate; and respond constructively to feedback.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, and operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR; administer and evaluate medication therapies; and transfer or transport patients to other departments.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Meet on-call responsibilities as directed and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, or out of town as needed.