Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

Job Code: RN1527 Position: Full-time Night Shift RN (Three 12‑hour shifts per week, 7:00 pm–7:30 am) Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000 for eligible candidates About Us We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. Job Summary 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 RN utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey and accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures. The RN provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager. Patient Care Collaborates with the healthcare team to educate patients and their support systems. 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. Communication Communicates the individualized plan of care to the patient and their support system. Uses communication tools such as SBARQ to convey information within the interdisciplinary team. Documents information in a timely manner. Teamwork Develops team members through mentoring, precepting, orientation, and providing feedback. Resolves conflicts independently as appropriate. Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively to feedback from others. Medical Knowledge Operates various equipment including portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes. Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs and performing dressing changes for multiple patients efficiently. 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. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; 4‑Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience: One year of relevant experience preferred. Licensure: Current RN licensure in applicable state required. CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and CSSO. Additional licensing requirements apply for inactive or lapsed licenses. Skills: Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients, assume charge responsibility, multitask, prioritize quickly, administer medication using the five rights, communicate verbally and in written form, basic computer knowledge, and safely care for all patient populations. Physical Demands Medium to heavy physical demand: constant standing, frequent walking, bending, stooping, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. Safe handling equipment for weight over 35 lbs. Other May require use of safety equipment (e.g., HEPA mask) for infection prevention. On‑call responsibilities as directed. Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr