Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Emergency Department - Wage

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 54,966 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a capable clinician focused on expanding knowledge and skills in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role involves direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team, managing treatment plans, and assuming a leadership role with mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1 year of experience, and a license to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia. The hourly pay range for this position is $39.90 - $53.00 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia and AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage care and implement treatment plans.
• Assume a beginning leadership role and seek mentorship.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Capable clinician, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

This job description integrates 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 Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) required within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and 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.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $39.90 - $53.00 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

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.