Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit

About the role

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.

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. The RN utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey, and provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Act as patient advocate while implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to educate patients and their support systems.
• Analyze, modify, and implement strategies to progress patients through their plan of care.
• Ensure completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and related therapies.
• Prioritize duties according to patients’ needs and changing acuity levels.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and internal customers.
• Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
• Resolve conflicts independently and accept responsibility for actions.
• Operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors and bedside commodes.
• Provide routine nursing care including IV starts, dressing changes, medication administration, and patient transfers.
• Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out‑of‑town locations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 1 year of relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the applicable state.
• CPI certification within three months of hire for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO).
• If RN license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more, successful completion of a board‑approved refresher course and reinstatement application within one year of the course.

Skills

• Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and assume charge responsibility.
• Strong multitasking and rapid prioritization abilities.
• Proficiency in medication administration using the five rights.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Capability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations presenting to the department.

Physical Demands

Medium to heavy physical demand. Constant standing, frequent walking, and bending/stooping. Must be able to lift/push/pull 100 lb (use safe‑handling equipment for loads over 35 lb). Requires proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and legible handwriting. May require use of safety equipment such as HEPA masks for infection prevention.

Pay

Base compensation range: $33.70 – $56.91 hourly, determined by qualifications, experience, and education. $15,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates. Pay does not include incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other eligible incentives.

Schedule

Full‑time – Nights.