Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute GI/Abdominal Surgery - 5C - FT/Rotating

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a high-acuity medical-surgical acute care unit. This role offers the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team, providing exceptional care to complex patients. With a focus on teamwork and professional development, you will engage in direct patient care, manage treatment plans, and contribute to a culture of excellence. Join a supportive environment that values your input and fosters your growth as a clinician. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage care and implement treatment plans collaboratively.
• Assume a beginning leadership role while seeking mentoring.

Skills

Patient Care

Cardiac Monitoring

IV Therapy

Wound Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

As a Registered Nurse on 5 Central, you have an opportunity to work on a 28-bed high-acuity, medical-surgical acute care unit that specializes in post-operative care of patients undergoing colorectal, and emergency general surgery. Additionally, you will be part of the interprofessional team caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and hepatobiliary disease.

* Nurse ratios on 5 Central are 1:4 with a free floating charge.
* Utilization of cardiac monitoring, capnography, wound management systems and a variety of IV therapy medications (Insulin, heparin, TPN/Lipids, PCAs/Epidurals, lidocaine, ketamine in addition to other standard IV therapy).
* Partnership with a multidisciplinary team where nursing input is valued.
* A practice setting with a culture of strong teamwork, low turnover and excellent patient satisfaction scores.

We are seeking a capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills who will:

* Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients.
* Manage care and implement treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team.
* Seek as well as provide feedback for improved clinical practice.
* Assume a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing:

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations.

This job description integrates the ANA 2015 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2015), and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

• Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: reflects the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: reflects the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience.
• Expert Caring: encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care.
• Empowered Leaders: demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance.
• Lifelong Learners: encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable.
• Quality Achievement: includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work.
• Innovation: is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $39.90 - $53.00 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.