Registered Nurse - Ambulatory, Surgical Oncology and Colorectal

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our growing colorectal and surgical oncology team and make a meaningful impact across the continuum of cancer care. This RN role offers the opportunity to provide expert patient navigation, clinical coordination, education, and procedural support while partnering with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. $5,000 Sign On Bonus! Travel between Manassas, Haymarket and Gainesville required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility.
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights.
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations which present to the department.

Nice To Haves

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
1 year of relevant experience preferred.
CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO).
If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Responsibilities

Serves as a leader of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system.
Collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health.
Utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.
Accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
Provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.
Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
Prioritizes job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others.
Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.