Registered Nurse-Continuum Home Health-Pediatric/Newborn

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Pediatric/Newborn Home Care RN Clinician to provide exceptional care to patients in their homes. This role involves overseeing care planning and coordination for complex patients while collaborating with families and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nursing principles and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team focused on quality achievement and innovation in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• 1 year of relevant nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in their homes as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Manage care and implement treatment plans collaboratively with patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Care Planning

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

The Pediatric/Newborn Home Care RN Clinician 2 is an experienced, capable clinician focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care to patients in their homes for an assigned caseload, as part of the interdisciplinary team. Oversees care planning and coordination for complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members, ensuring compliance with homecare standards and regulatory requirements. Seeks and provides feedback for clinical practice improvement. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

This job description integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing:

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.

• 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, certification, internal and external learning opportunities, and supports onboarding and precepting of new team members.
• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to documentation guidelines, understanding outcomes data, engaging in performance improvement, and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation: demonstrated by applying supporting technologies, implementing evidence-based practice, and leveraging nursing research.

Additional duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $82,992.00 - $110,240.00 annually.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 as a Registered Nurse in Virginia required. Valid Virginia Driver's License required. AHA BLS certification required.

Physical Demands

May include sitting for prolonged periods, standing, traveling, bending/stooping. Requires proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.

The University of Virginia and UVA Health System are committed to diversity and are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or family medical or genetic information.