Acute General Medicine RN — Complex Care & Professional Growth

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Health Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking an Acute General Medicine Registered Nurse to care for complex adult patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting. This role emphasizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration with physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, and therapists.

The nurse will perform assessments, coordinate care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in governance and professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to adult medicine patients.
• Performing ongoing patient assessments and identifying changes in clinical condition.
• Collaborating closely with physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Managing patients with complex diagnoses and multiple comorbidities.
• Coordinating care plans and supporting safe patient transitions.
• Educating patients and families on treatment plans and recovery goals.
• Participating in shared governance, practice councils, quality initiatives, and nursing committees.
• Utilizing Epic EMR, Pyxis medication systems, and Alaris infusion pumps.
• Serving as a preceptor, mentor, charge nurse, or pursuing future leadership opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking an Acute General Medicine Registered Nurse to care for complex adult patients in a fast-paced inpatient setting. This role emphasizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration with physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, and therapists.

The nurse will perform assessments, coordinate care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in governance and professional development.