Registered Nurse Floater

UVA Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UVA Health in Manassas, VA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Floater to join the Float Pool. The role supports various units during shifts, providing consistent quality care and adapting to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities include nursing interventions, medication administration, and collaborating with the team to educate patients and families. A BSN is preferred and compact RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred - BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous quality patient care in multiple settings as part of the Float Pool.
• Work in several different clinical areas as assigned across units.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to educate patient and support system.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions.
• Respond to critical situations and support with CPR when needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Medical Knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

ECG monitors

Bedside monitors

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse Floater

Job Code: RN1522

ABOUT US

Part-time - Nights

$10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

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' Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred - BSN preferred.

Experience:

Team 1 (Specialty/CCU): Minimum of 2 years in critical care or ED setting required. Team 2 (Inpatient Acute): Minimum of1 year general medical surgical/telemetry experience required. Team 3 (Women's Services): Minimum of 2 years in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, or NICU required. All teams require Cardiac Dysrhythmia test or successful completion of the Cardiac Dysrhythmia course within 6 months of hire. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Current compact RN licensure in applicable state required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NVCI.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

Specialty Certification, Chemo Certification, Triage Course, NRP.

• 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 his/her chosen support system.
  • Uses communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) to communicate more 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 upon feedback from others.
• 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, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
  • Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
  • Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:

On call responsibilities as directed:

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

Yes

No

The base compensation for this role is $55.00 Hourly

Please note that the pay rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7147
• Locations 8700 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, 20110, US
• Business Unit UVA Health Prince William Medical Center