Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Manassas, VA

4d•$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 nurse uses scientific evidence and compassion to help patients navigate their health journey, and accepts 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. This Emergency Department role includes providing routine and critical nursing care, administering and evaluating medication therapies, performing patient transfers, and transporting patients to other departments. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

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 nurses.
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.

Nice To Haves

A four-year bachelor's degree is preferred.
One year of relevant experience is 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 policies and procedures and under the direction 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.
Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
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 equipment including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.