Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

11d•$37 - $62

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 support patients throughout their health journeys. The Registered 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 nurse provides routine and complex nursing care for multiple patients, administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, assists in critical situations, and operates various clinical equipment. The position may include additional duties as assigned. It may require use of infection-prevention safety equipment and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. On-call responsibilities may be assigned as directed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
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 or more years 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 license reactivation or reinstatement. To be considered current, the candidate must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
CPI certification within three months of hire is required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO) roles.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred.
Four-year or bachelor's degree 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 in accordance with current policies and procedures, 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 help patients progress 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.
Perform routine nursing care, including starting IVs and 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.
Operate clinical equipment, including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Use safety equipment such as a HEPA mask when required for infection prevention.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed; fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.