Registered Nurse Extender

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. As a Registered Nurse Extender, you will establish 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
• CPI certification within three months of hire required for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Central Staffing and Scheduling Office (CSSO).
• Ability to perform basic nursing skills on groups of patients and ability to assume charge responsibility.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
• Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to safely and effectively care for all patient populations which present to the department.

Benefits

• 13-week assignments with options and incentives to convert to a permanent staff member.
• On call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.