Registered Nurse Residency- ICU

UVA Health — Northern Virginia and Culpeper; Haymarket (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Resident to join their team in Northern Virginia. In this role, you will lead patient care by building authentic relationships and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized care plans. You will utilize your nursing skills to advocate for patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced medical technologies and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and successful completion of the NCLEX required.
• 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Communicates individualized plan of care to the patient and support system.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

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

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: 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 and successful completion of the NCLEX required.4 Year/Bachelor’sDegree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience: Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current RN licensure in applicablestate 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 3718
• Locations 8700 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA, 20110, US
• Business Unit UVA Health Prince William Medical Center