Registered Nurse (RN) - Bed Center

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 46,892 - 66,786; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Certification and education support

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is hiring for a nursing role focused on optimizing hospital resources and patient care. Applicants must have a graduate nursing education and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The role includes responsibilities such as coordinating admissions and discharges, and direct patient interactions. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, with competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Degree preferred within 5 years of hire.
• 3 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Optimize use of hospital resources, including bed allocation and patient flow.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges for efficient patient care.
• Diagnose, treat, and care for patients, including face-to-face interactions.

Job description

Overview

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services.

Responsibilities

These roles are responsible for optimizing the use of hospital resources, including bed allocation, patient flow, and coordination of admissions and discharges. Capacity management staff ensure that hospital operations run smoothly and that patients are placed in appropriate care settings to meet their needs efficiently.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients. May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs.

Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. Bachelor's of Science in. Nursing Degree is preferred required within 5 years of hire date for all new hires.

Experience: 3 years relevant experience.

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Valid Virginia Driver's License (VADL) may be required.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Compensation

The starting base rate for this role is $41.26 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.