Registered Nurse- Labor Delivery

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Manassas (VA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery to establish personalized relationships with patients at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper. This position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams, strong communication, and clinical responsibility.

With a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, applicants should have at least 1 year of experience, current RN licensure, and a commitment to delivering optimal patient care in line with hospital policies.

Formación

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
• CPI certification within three months of hire required for certain departments.

Responsabilidades

• Establish personalized relationships with patients and support systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to educate patients.
• Administer and evaluate medication therapies and perform patient transfers.

Conocimientos

Ability to perform basic nursing skills

Ability to communicate verbally and in written form

Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly

Basic computer knowledge

Educación

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Code: RN1532

Full-time Nights

$15,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates

Must have at least 1 year of LD experience

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

The Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper 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 the current policies and procedures. 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

• 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.

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

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.