Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU, MICU, Full Time

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic medical center is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for the Medical ICU team in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role includes providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients and leading in a team environment. Candidates must have a BSN within five years and a valid RN license in Virginia. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $39.90 and $53.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Certification and education support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Reflect influence of relationships with self, colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge and participation in shared governance.
• Engage in performance improvement and quality achievement.

Skills

Relationship Based Care

Expert Caring

Quality Achievement

Empowered Leaders

Lifelong Learners

Innovation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 5 years

Job description

Overview

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.

Culture, vision, and innovation—these are just a few reasons why UVA Health is an employer of choice for healthcare professionals not only in Virginia, but throughout the healthcare industry. Led by the input, ideas, and insights from our team members, we are resolute in our mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond.

When you join UVA Health, you will become part of a team of nationally recognized physicians, nurses, surgeons, and specialists known for their quality of care, positive outcomes, innovative treatments, technologies and research.

Medical ICU

The Medical ICU is a 28-bed adult ICU that provides comprehensive interdisciplinary care to critically ill patients. Nurse to patient ratios are based on acuity but are typically 1:2 and function within a team environment. The unit employs over 120 nurses with over 750 years of combined experience. The unit cares for patients with a variety of illnesses and diseases that involve the lungs, liver, kidneys, and other unique viruses. Many patients have long-term chronic diseases and require the specialized care of the medical critical care RN. Knowledge of ventilators, vasopressors, and intravascular monitoring is needed or will be taught to the novice ICU clinician in a team-focused, patient-centric environment.

Nursing Professional Governance

UVA Health University Medical Center is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team and grow within a nationally recognized academic medical center. Our Nursing Professional Governance Organization (NPGO) Clinical Career Ladder (CCL) supports individual development aligned with personal goals and demonstrated nursing practice. Clinician behaviors are behaviorally based and reflect the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, organized within the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model. The CCL fosters RN engagement and retention by promoting excellence, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. The role empowers the RN to lead, mentor, and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals while advancing their own career.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

UVA Health University Medical Center RN job duties and responsibilities integrate the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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/Certifications: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Medical ICU or ICU experience.

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 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Compensation

New hire compensation will be determined by previous work experience, education and/or experience.

Position Compensation Range: $39.90 - $53.00 Hourly

Onboarding Requirements

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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