Registered Nurse Ambulatory
Job Code: RN1536
$5,000 Sign on Bonus!
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.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Nonexempt
Supervises Positions: No
JOB SUMMARY
This role requires a commitment to UVA Health's ASPIRE values: Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Equity, ensuring high standards of patient care and collaborative work environment.
The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management and provision of care given to patients by self or others who are under their supervision and in accordance with UVA Health’s policies and procedures and scope of practice. The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team 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.
This position requires providing services to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individuals served.
Patient Care: Responsible for practicing safely within the defined standards of practice.
- Independently assess, monitor, prioritize, coordinate and implement plan of care for patients.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments, initial and ongoing
- Initiates administer, and titrate both routine and complex medications
- Performs education with patients about the plan of care
- Delegates appropriate tasks to both LPN’s and ULP’s
- Handles and administers hazardous medications
Communication: Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, medical providers and all levels of healthcare.
- Conveys information accurately to physicians, nurses, and other team members, as well as listen and respond to the needs and concerns of patients and colleagues
- Utilizes appropriate communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) when communicating within the interdisciplinary team.
- Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.
Teamwork: Willing to share responsibilities, support their teammates, and work together to achieve common goals.
- Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
Nursing Practice: Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Engages in continuous learning and professional development activities to stay current with advancements and best practices in ambulatory care.
- Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas
- Contributes to the development of practice guiding resources (policies, procedures, guidelines, protocol orders, etc.)
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of a nursing program as approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
Licensure: Applicable state RN license required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: BLS required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions protocol.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and 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 Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
- On call responsibilities as directed: No
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
