Registered Nurse; RN - Neuro Intermediate Care Unit; NIMU), North

Overview

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.  U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by  U.S. News & World Report as the best children s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The Neuro ICU is a 12-bed critical care unit providing intensive management to patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical conditions. The team includes nationally recognized physicians, nurses, surgeons, and specialists known for quality of care, outcomes, innovative treatments, technologies and research.

• UVA Health University Medical Center RN job duties and responsibilities integrate the ANA Nursing:
  Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.
• Relationship Based Care
  - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care
  - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurse’s relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $39.90 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Onboarding requirements and background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen. Benefits include a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision insurance;

paid time off; disability and retirement offerings; health savings plans and flexible spending accounts; certification and education support.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.