Rn​/Wknd Agreement-Med​/Tele

Registered Nurse

Job Code: RN1527

Full Time Nights

7p-7a

This position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign on Bonus!

• Commit to being in the program for a minimum of one (1) year
• Work in a department that requires weekend work
• Have one (1) year clinical hospital experience within the last two (2) years for all clinical team members
• Demonstrate alignment with our Mission, Vision and ASPIRE values
• Be able to meet orientation requirements to include orienting on weekdays and weekends, if necessary
• Take a minimum of two (2) holidays per year (or following department holiday guidelines)

If a holiday falls on Saturday/Sunday and is not one of the two (2) required, a team member can replace a weekend shift for a weekday shift.

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know — and making connections with — our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Classification:
Nonexempt

Supervises Positions:
No

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.

The Registered Nurse 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.

Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.

• Communicates individualized plan of care to the patient and his/her chosen support system.
• Uses communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) to communicate more effectively.
• Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.

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.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Graduate of an accredited School of…