RN Clinician , MICU

Critically ill patients require nurses who thrive in complexity, think decisively under pressure, and deliver compassionate care at the highest level. In UVA Health's Medical ICU, your clinical judgment and expertise directly shape outcomes for some of the most medically complex patients in the health system.

The Medical ICU (MICU) at UVA Health is a 28-bed critical care unit spanning two pods, designed to care for adults experiencing complex, multisystem illness. This is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where no two shifts are alike and clinical expertise is constantly evolving.

• Provide direct care to high-acuity patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, cancer, GI bleed, and multisystem organ failure
• Manage advanced therapies and technologies, including mechanical ventilation, CRRT, vasoactive infusions, continuous EEG, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and complex line management
• Participate in team huddles and bedside handoffs to ensure safe, coordinated transitions of care
• Work within acuity-based assignments, typically 1:1 to 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios, allowing for focused and high-quality care delivery
• Collaborate with a robust interdisciplinary team including physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical nurse specialists, therapists, case managers, and support services
• Contribute to workflow and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and strengthen team performance

This is more than a role. It is an opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients and families during their most critical moments.

• 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.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, 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:
  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 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $53.00 hourly.

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