Registered Nurse Floater- ICU/ED

UVA Health — Northern Virginia and Culpeper; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurse Floaters to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care across multiple clinical areas, ensuring that each patient's needs are met with compassion and expertise. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced medical technologies and collaborate with a skilled healthcare team, making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. This position offers a unique chance to grow your nursing skills while being part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in relevant nursing fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous quality patient care in various settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to implement care plans.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Nursing Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree (BSN preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

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.

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

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 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.

• 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.

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 of 1 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing

Work Function/Activity: 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 Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: No
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Job Info

• Job Identification 3997
• Job Category Registered Nurse
• Posting Date 01/17/2025, 11:22 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 8700 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA, 20110, US