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Form of workThe University of Virginia's Department of Student Health and Wellness, Medical Services clinic is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive professional nursing care to UVA students.
Working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to both non-acute and acutely ill students, in addition to students seeking health maintenance services. The incumbent ensures compliance with physician orders and follows established nursing processes, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Responsibilities include:
- Assess patients using nursing skills to evaluate vital signs, breath sounds, and any specific observations needed.
- Perform specific therapeutic interventions that assist medical evaluation.
- Read and synthesize information from patients' files, which may include medical histories, prescribed medications, vital sign readings, and clinical observations, to learn about patients' conditions, determine patients' care priorities, and prepare test requisitions according to physicians' specifications.
- Communicate patient status and changes in patient condition as appropriate, and collaborate with nursing supervisor to address complex issues.
- Supervise CNAs and LPNs.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Employees' benefits package highlights include:
- 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
- Parental and Community Service Leave
- Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
- Competitive retirement benefits
- Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
- Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor's of Science degree, or Associate's Degree in Nursing & Diploma in Nursing
Experience: At least three years of experience as an RN. Emergency room or ambulatory care experience is typical. At least one year of experience in the Student Health and Wellness Center is highly preferred.
Licensure: Registered Nursing license and CPR certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, body fluids and infectious disease.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Create an account or log in and submit an application in Workday , search for R0054387. Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.Attach the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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.
