Registered Nurse- Medical Oncology

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

9d•$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 a 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 help patients navigate their health journeys, 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 or Nurse Manager. The nurse advocates for patients while implementing interdisciplinary plans of care, educates patients and support systems in collaboration with the healthcare team, and adjusts care strategies to help patients progress. The role includes routine nursing procedures, medication administration and evaluation, patient transfers and transports, and assistance in critical situations. The position may also involve other duties as assigned and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, or out of town as needed.

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 or more years and the nurse has not been licensed in another state during the past five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before license reactivation or reinstatement. Reinstatement must be applied for within one year of completing the refresher course.
Ability to meet the physical demands of 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

Four-year bachelor's degree.
One year of relevant experience.

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 under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager or 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.
Maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers; mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members as appropriate.
Resolve conflicts independently when appropriate and respond positively to feedback.
Provide routine nursing care, including starting IVs and performing dressing changes, for multiple patients.
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.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.