Registered Nurse- Labor Delivery

UVA Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Job summary

UVA Health in Manassas, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery. This role requires establishing a personalized relationship with patients and their support systems while collaborating with the healthcare team to create and implement patient care plans.

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of relevant experience, a current RN licensure, and the ability to perform basic nursing skills. The position demands effective communication and the capacity to multitask under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of LD experience.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia required.
• Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patients and their support system.
• Prioritizes job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels.
• Administers and evaluates medication therapies.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

IV administration

Effective communication

Ability to multitask

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

Must have at least 1 year of LD experience

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery serves as a leader of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.

Patient 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

• 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 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

• 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.

Experience

1 year of relevant experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure

Current RN licensure in applicable state required. CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO). If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Additional Skills / Requirements Required

Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility. Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly. Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations which present to the department.

Additional Skills / Requirements Preferred

N/A

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 6400
• Locations 8700 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, 20110, US
• Business Unit UVA Health Prince William Medical Center