Operating Room

Weekend Program with UVA Health Main Operating Room Team

Join the Weekend Program with UVA Health Main Operating Room Team. The Weekend Program offers a weekend-only shift schedule with enhanced compensation. This program requires a 12-month commitment to work 48 scheduled weekends within a 12-month period beginning with the first shift worked. Participants receive a Weekend Program Premium of 10/hour. A travel allowance is available for eligible employees traveling greater than 75 miles one way. Shift: Friday Saturday Monday (7:00 AM 7:30 PM).

Are you ready to be part of a world-class healthcare institution dedicated to excellence? UVA Health, a Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system, invites you to explore this unique opportunity within our Main Operating Room (OR).

About UVA Health:

• Recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report
• Designated as a National Cancer Institute cancer center
• Comprehensive network including a Level 1 trauma center and community hospitals
• Cutting-edge technology and strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Job Description:

The Main OR is a fast-paced team-based and technologically advanced environment where critical thinking and hands-on skills are essential. This role offers a challenging and engaging workplace that will expand your clinical expertise and strengthen interdisciplinary relationships in a critical care setting. You will receive a focused orientation tailored to your experience level ensuring a strong and efficient transition into practice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform nursing duties within the Main OR supporting surgical teams and patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
• Uphold high standards of nursing practice and patient safety
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in a surgical setting scrub and circulate experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a specific service line: Gynecology Urology Orthopedics General Surgery Plastics ENT or Neuro
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and professional growth

Additional Information:

Candidates hired into this role will not participate in the Periop 101 program. Instead they will complete a shortened competency-based orientation developed by the education team at UVA Health Main OR. Orientation length will vary based on the candidates experience and skill level. Scrub experience is preferred.

Job Profile Summary:

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. 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.

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.
• When RN Clinician 2-OR has no previous OR experience he/she must successfully complete and pass final examination of the AORN Periop 101 Core Curriculum program within six months of hire.

Physical Demands:

• Job requires standing for prolonged periods frequently bending/stooping Repetitive motion: passing instruments lifting instrument sets.
• Proficient communicative auditory and visual skills Attention to detail and ability to write legibly Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to cold radiation chemicals blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is 41.50 - 55.12 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
• 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 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 Childrens 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 UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.