Registered Nurse-Family Medicine and Same Day Care

About the role

Full‑time (Monday – Friday) Registered Nurse – Nurse‑Family Medicine and Same Day Care at UVA Community Health, part of the UVA Health academic health system. The RN serves as a leader of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper, establishing authentic, personalized relationships with patients and their support systems, and collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document patient care under the direction of the Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager.
• Perform basic nursing skills for groups of patients and assume charge responsibility as needed.
• Administer medication using the five rights and document therapies.
• Operate equipment such as portable cardiac monitors, bedside commodes, IV pumps, etc.
• Perform routine nursing tasks including starting IVs, dressing changes, patient transfers, and transport.
• Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to educate patients and support systems.
• Analyze, modify, and implement strategies to advance patients through their care plans.
• Mentor, precept, orient, and provide feedback to team members.
• Resolve conflicts independently and respond positively to feedback.
• Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out‑of‑town locations as directed.
• Participate in on‑call responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (4‑year/Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• At least 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 are required.

Skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize quickly, and assume charge responsibility.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Competence in caring for all patient populations presenting to the department.
• Patient advocacy and education.
• Teamwork: building positive relationships, mentoring, conflict resolution.
• Medical knowledge: operating equipment, performing routine nursing care, administering CPR, medication therapies, and patient transfers.

Physical Demands

• Medium to heavy physical demand: constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lb (use safe‑handling equipment for loads over 35 lb).
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; legible handwriting.
• May require use of safety equipment such as HEPA masks for infection prevention.

Pay

The base compensation range is $33.02 – $56.87 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and/or education. This range does not include incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other eligible incentives.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday through Friday.