Registered Nurse Residency- ED

UVA Community Health; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking an RN Resident for the Emergency Services department as part of the December cohort. This full-time mids position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus and a structured residency to develop clinical leadership within a dynamic ED team.

The program focuses on comprehensive patient care, interprofessional collaboration, and accelerated competency development, with mentorship and hands-on experiences across critical care scenarios.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with NCLEX required.
• Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
• BSN degree preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and provide excellent customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to educate the patient and family.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts the care plan as needed.
• Administers medications and performs routine nursing interventions.
• Documents care and coordinates transfers and consults with physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

IT skills

Education

RN licensure (state)

BSN preferred

NCLEX passed

Tools

Portable cardiac monitors

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse Residency Emergency Services

Dec Cohort

Full-time Mids

$7500.00 sign-on bonus

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 Residency Emergency Services

Job Code: RN2528

Dec Cohort

Full-time Mids

$7500.00 sign-on bonus

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 Nurse Resident is a Registered Nurse (RN resident) that 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 or supports a peaceful death. The RN resident utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The RN resident accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

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 and successful completion of the NCLEX required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Willingness to learn and demonstrate excellent customer service, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, and critical thinking and information technology skills.
• 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 base compensation range for this role is $34.71-$59.20 hourly
• Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range 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.