UVACH Float Pool- ICU​/ED

Job Description
ABOUT US
Full-time
Day or night
Must have 2 years of RN experience ICU or ED
$15,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices.

By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Registered Nurse Floater UVACH- ICU/ED
Job Code: RN1524

Job Description
JOB TYPE
Classification:
Non Exempt
Supervises Positions:
JOB SUMMARY

UVACH Float Pool Registered Nurses are responsible for providing continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The UVACH Float Pool RN is part of a resource team that will float to all facilities across UVACH. The UVACH Float Pool RN is assigned to varying units during their shift to ensure that patient care needs are met. These RNs possess the skills, competencies, and qualifications, as well as a requirement to work in several different clinical areas.

This group shall be known as the Float Pool. These team members are a part of Patient Care Services. There are three RN teams in the Float Pool: RN Team 1 - Specialty Track/ CCU, RN Team 2 - Inpatient Acute and RN Team 3 - Women's Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

Team 1 (Specialty/CCU):
Minimum of 2 years in critical care or ED setting required. Team 2 (Inpatient Acute):
Minimum of 1 year general medical surgical/telemetry experience required. Team 3 (Women's Services):
Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, or NICU required. All teams require Cardiac Dysrhythmia test or successful completion of the Cardiac Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Current compact RN licensure in applicable state required.

Additional Skills/Requirements

Required:

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and NVCI

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

Specialty Certification, Chemo Certification, Triage Course.

Competencies:

• Patient Care:
  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.
• Communication:
  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
• Teamwork:
  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…