Registered Nurse NICU

UVA Community Health; Manassas (VA); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 81.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper seeks a Registered Nurse for the Newborn ICU to provide individualized, evidence-based care and support to newborn patients and their families.

The nurse will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered service. Nights and PRN shifts may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• RN licensure in applicable state required.

Aufgaben

• Lead the healthcare team by establishing an authentic relationship with the patient and family.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
• Provide and document patient care under supervision per policies and procedures.
• Utilize SBARQ for effective communication within the team and with families.

Kenntnisse

Critical care

Patient advocacy

SBAR communication

IV start

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Jobbeschreibung

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 Newborn ICU

Job Code: RN1534

PRN

Nights

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 TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse Newborn ICU 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

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.

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:

None

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 base compensation for this role is $50.00 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.