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. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process.

Come join the team at Virginia’s #1 Hospital. UVA Health is seeking RNs to join our award-winning interdisciplinary team within our 600+ bed Academic University Medical Center.

Here, you will be joining a team of nationally recognized physicians, nurses, surgeons, and specialists known for their quality of care, positive outcomes, innovative treatments, technologies, and research. Join the Magnet®-recognized RN team within our brand-new, six-story tower that features latest diagnostic and surgical facilities.

OPSC PACU supports 12 OR’s that accommodate: General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Urology, GI, neuro, pain, plastics, and hematology-oncology. The daily census ranges from 40-60+ patients per day with on average 15-20% representing the pediatric population, which we also provide pre-operative support for. Peds Pre-op staff arrive at 0600, with PACU staff arriving between 0730-1100, most working 10 hour shifts, with 8 and 12 hour shifts uncommon but considered on a case by case basis – No weekends, nights or holidays. The PACU offers an excellent opportunity to practice on a team of collaborative professionals within a supportive environment. In order to thrive in the PACU a candidate will be quick on their feet, team player, have excellent communication skills, be knowledgeable, curious, unafraid to ask questions and collaborate, and be prepared to grow both personally and professionally.

Position Compensation Range: $39.90 - $53.00 Hourly

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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.