Registered Nurse Residency Emergency Services

Job Title

Registered Nurse Residency Emergency Services

Job Code: RN2528

$7500 Sign-on bonus

Classification:
Nonexempt

Supervises Positions:
No

The Nurse Resident is a Registered Nurse (RN resident) that 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 or supports a peaceful death.

The RN resident utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The RN resident accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.

• 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.

• Communicates individualized plan of care to the patient and their 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 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.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and successful completion of the NCLEX required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure:
  Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements:
  Willingness to learn and demonstrate excellent customer service, verbal and non‑verbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, and critical thinking and information technology skills.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing. Work Function/Activity:
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:
  Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed:
  Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
  Yes