Registered Nurse- Emergency Department

Job Description

Full-time 3pm-3am

$15,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates

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.

Job Code: RN1527

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:
Non Exempt

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.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure in applicable state required. CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office. 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.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  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.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

• Patient Care
  • Act as patient advocate when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
  • Analyze, modify, and implement strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
  • Ensure completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
  • Prioritize job duties according to patients’ needs and changing acuity levels.
• Teamwork
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
  • Develop team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
  • Resolve conflicts independently, as appropriate.
  • Accept responsibility for actions and respond positively upon feedback from others.
• Medical Knowledge
  • Demonstrate medical skills to provide required patient care.
  • Operate various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
  • Provide routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. 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 via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.

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

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand:
The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.