Registered Nurse; RN - Nerancy Neuro ICU; NNICU

Overview

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. The  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. UVA Health is one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. The Neuro ICU is a 12-bed critical care unit providing intensive management to patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

Cases typically seen include central nervous system tumors, complex spine surgery, acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, endovascular interventions, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular diseases, status epilepticus, and central nervous system infections. UVA is seeking capable clinicians focused on expanding knowledge and skills as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Consistently providing effective direct care, the clinician will manage care and implement treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other health care team members. The role involves seeking and providing feedback for improved clinical practice. The clinician may assume a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

• Provide direct patient care as part of the interdisciplinary team in the Neuro ICU.
• Manage care and implement treatment plans for a variety of complex patients.
• Collaborate with patients, their families, physicians and other health care team members to optimize outcomes.
• Seek and provide feedback for improved clinical practice.
• Assume a beginning leadership role with mentoring.
• Uphold Relationship Based Care principles and clinical standards as described in UVA Nursing Practice models.

Sign on bonus & Relocation bonus for qualified candidates with 12 month work commitment to UVA Health.

Time Type:
Full Time (36 hrs, 3 12 hour shifts)

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 Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

• 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.

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.

$39.90 - $53.00 Hourly

• 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

UVA Health is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Read UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.