Registered Nurse Floater

UVA Health — Northern Virginia and Culpeper; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Floater to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care across various clinical areas, ensuring that each patient's needs are met with compassion and expertise. As part of a resource team, you will engage in patient advocacy, utilize advanced medical technologies, and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals. The position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred.
• Experience in critical care, ED, inpatient, or women’s services required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous quality patient care in various settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to educate patients and implement care plans.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Medical Knowledge

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Critical Care Experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Portable Cardiac Monitors

Job description

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About Us
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

Job Description
Registered Nurse Floater
Job Code: RN1522
Full-time 7am- 7pm
Tier 1 ED/ICU
Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 for External Applicants

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies, and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Job Type
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No

Job Summary
Registered Nurse Floaters are responsible for providing continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The Float Pool RN is part of a resource team that is assigned to varying units during their shift to ensure that patient care needs are met. These RNs possess the skills, competency, and qualifications, as well as a requirement to work in several different clinical areas. This group shall be known as the Float Pool. These employees 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).

• 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 their support system.
  • Uses communication tools such as SBARQ to communicate 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 independently, as appropriate.
  • Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively to feedback.
• Medical Knowledge: Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
  • Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
  • Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, dressing changes, etc.
  • Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
  • Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Experience: Varies by team, with specific minimums required in critical care, ED, inpatient, or women’s services, including certification in cardiac dysrhythmia within 6 months.
• Licensure: Current compact RN licensure in applicable state required.
• Additional Skills: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NVCI; certifications such as specialty, chemo, triage, NRP preferred.

Physical Demands

• Medium to Heavy Physical Demand, including constant standing, walking, bending/stooping, and lifting/pushing/pulling 100 lbs with proper equipment.

Other

• May require use of safety equipment like HEPA masks.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.