UVA Health·Manassas, Virginia
The Registered Nurse leads the healthcare team by establishing personalized relationships with patients and collaborating with physicians to implement individualized care plans. Responsibilities include documenting patient care, administering medications, and utilizing scientific evidence to guide the patient's health journey.
Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care. Communicates individualized plan of care to the patient and his/her chosen support system. Uses communication tools such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation, and Question (SBARQ) to communicate more effectively. Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.
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. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
1 year of relevant experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
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.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current RN license and at least one year of Labor and Delivery experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and the ability to perform heavy physical tasks, including lifting up to 100 lbs, is required.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
