Registered Nurse Surgical Services- ENDO

Job Title:

Registered Nurse Surgical Services
- Endo (Job Code: RN1528) Job Type

Part‑time – 3 days a week (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Travel to PWMC and HMC
On‑call requirements apply

Sign‑on bonus of $10,000 for eligible candidates

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey.

The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. 4‑Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of relevant experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure:
  Current RN licensure in applicable state required. CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and CSSO. If the RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board‑approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license.
  
  Apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and assume charge responsibility; multitask and prioritize quickly; administer medication utilizing the five rights; communicate verbally and in written form; basic computer knowledge; safely and effectively care for all patient populations presenting to the department.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

• Patient Care:
  Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Collaborates with healthcare team to educate patient and their support system.
  • Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
  • Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
  • Prioritizes job duties according to patients’ needs and changing acuity levels.
• Teamwork:
  Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers to provide efficient treatment of patients.
  • Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback.
  • Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
  • Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others.
• Medical Knowledge:
  Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
  • Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, etc.
  • Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. for multiple patients in a timely manner.
  • Assists in critical situations including administering CPR.
  • Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers, and transports patients via wheelchair, hospital bed, or stretcher to other departments.

Medium to heavy physical demand:
Constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On‑call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.