Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Observation

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a capable registered nurse to join our interdisciplinary team. The role requires a BSN within 5 years, 1 year of relevant experience, Virginia RN licensure, and AHA BLS.

Compensation is hourly with a pay range of $41.05–$54.15, based on qualifications and experience. The selected candidate will provide direct patient care, collaborate with families and physicians, participate in care planning, and contribute to clinical practice improvements within UVA's

Qualifications

• BSN required; within 5 years of hire.
• 1 year of relevant nursing experience.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians and nurses to plan and implement care.
• Lead or participate in care planning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor teammates as applicable and support onboarding.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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.

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 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practiceand 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

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 pay range for this role is $41.05 - $54.15 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


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Retirement Savings


• Long-term and Short-term Disability


• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Certification and Education Support

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. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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.